What is SocketCluster?
SocketCluster is an open-source, scalable framework for building real-time applications and microservices using Node.js. It provides a robust foundation for creating applications that require instant, bidirectional communication between clients and servers, such as chat applications, real-time dashboards, and collaborative tools. The framework supports both direct client-server communication, akin to Socket.IO, as well as group communication via publish-subscribe (pub/sub) channels, allowing for efficient scaling across multiple CPU cores and machines. SocketCluster is designed to handle high-traffic loads and ensure reliable, low-latency data exchange, making it a suitable choice for a wide range of real-time use cases. Additionally, for developers seeking a comprehensive reactive framework, SocketCluster can be integrated with Meatier, a complementary open-source project built on top of SocketCluster
Highlights
- Supports both direct client-server communication and group communication via pub/sub channels
- Designed to scale vertically across multiple CPU cores and horizontally across multiple machines/instances
- Facilitates the development of real-time applications and microservices, such as chat apps, real-time dashboards, and collaborative tools
- Can be integrated with Meatier, a reactive framework built on top of SocketCluster, for a more comprehensive real-time solution
- Open-source and built using Node.js, providing a flexible and extensible platform for real-time web and mobile applications