Long Polling
A web application development pattern where the client requests data from the server, and the server holds the request open until new data is available.
Definition
A web application development pattern where the client requests data from the server, and the server holds the request open until new data is available.
Use case
Simulating real-time notifications in legacy browsers when full WebSocket support is unavailable.
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Long polling
Faking real time with held-open requests, and when it is enough.