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What is Socket.IO?
Socket.IO is a JavaScript library that enables real-time, bidirectional and event-based communication between web clients and servers. It primarily uses WebSocket protocol, with polling as a fallback option.
Key Features
• Real-time bidirectional communication
• Automatic reconnection support
• Packet buffering
• Broadcasting support
• Multiplexing (namespaces and rooms)
How to Use This Tool
1. Connecting to a Server
• Enter your Socket.IO server URL in the connection field (e.g., https://yoursocket-server/your-namespace)
• Click the "Connect" button to establish a connection
• The connection status will be shown in the message history
2. Sending Messages
• Enter an event name for your message
• Type your message in the message field
• Click "Send" or press Enter to emit the event
3. Receiving Messages
• All incoming messages appear in the message history
• Messages are color-coded: blue for sent, green for received, and orange for system messages
• Hover over messages to see full content