Mastering MEAN Web Development Expert Full Stack JavaScript (Video 30)

This video tutorial covers the use of websockets for real-time updates between a server and client. It explains the installation and implementation of Socket.IO, a popular websocket library, and demonstrates its application in a web app. The tutorial also provides a detailed understanding of how websockets function, allowing for efficient communication and event handling. Finally, it guides the installation of Socket.IO on both server and client sides, preparing for further development in subsequent videos.

What are websockets and how do they facilitate communication between the server and the client?

Explain the process of how a client connects to a server using websockets.

How does the server emit messages to the client, and what can these messages include?

Describe the role of Socket IO in simplifying the use of websockets.

What steps are involved in installing Socket IO for a web application?