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When building real-time apps, developers often turn to Socket.IO for its powerful features and flexibility. However, it’s important to consider the architectural patterns that can be implemented with Socket.IO to ensure a scalable and secure platform.

Scalable applications allow developers to prepare in advance for any workload spikes. Choosing when and how to scale is essential to avoid wasting resources. Before we get into the intricacies of scalable applications, let’s look at what scalability means in application development and why it's important ...

Mobile applications have become integral to our daily lives. From communication to financial transactions, real-time applications have revolutionized how we interact with technology. However, with the increased reliance on mobile apps comes a heightened need for security. Today we’re delving into the world of mobile application security—emphasizing the role of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) in safeguarding real-time applications. ...

Socket.io makes it easier for dev teams to quickly and reliably implement realtime capabilities. However, socket infrastructure isn’t reliable when managing increasing workloads. So, how can dev teams ensure applications can meet growing demands in realtime?

Since web communication demands evolution, the three versions of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)—HTTP, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3—have evolved to meet relentless demands for speed, security, and efficiency. Let's explore these protocols, their unique features, and their implications for web development.

In part two, we’ll be covering the most common chat security vulnerabilities, and how you can fix them. We’ll also look at the shortcomings of out-of-the-box security solutions, and some tools PubNub provides that can help you keep your mobile or website application safe from phishing attempts.

People have been trying to run a scam on the internet for as long as it has been used as a communication platform. But one vector for scams that has received less attention is in-app chat scams, which happen in a conversation in-app or product. We'd like to give you a comprehensive overview of in-app...

This blog post gives an overview of HTTP long polling and what kinds of apps you can build with it.