HTTP long polling

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf web communication technique
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Server-Sent_Events
gptkb:WebSockets
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:HTTP
gptkbp:cause increased server resource usage
gptkbp:distinctFrom regular polling
gptkbp:enables server push
gptkbp:formerName WebSockets became widely available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HTTP long polling
gptkbp:period near real-time
gptkbp:reduces unnecessary network traffic compared to regular polling
gptkbp:requires client to re-issue request after response
gptkbp:supportedBy most browsers
gptkbp:supportsProtocol stateless
gptkbp:usedFor collaborative editing
notifications
real-time updates
chat applications
gptkbp:usedIn web applications
AJAX applications
gptkbp:worksWith client sends request and server holds connection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_WebSocket_Protocol
gptkb:WebSocket_Protocol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7