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Real-time communication in PWAs: WebSocket vs Service Worker coordination

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

WebSockets handle real-time communication while Service Workers enhance offline resilience.

Deep explanation

WebSockets maintain live connections, while SW manages offline queuing and caching. Together they provide resilient real-time systems.

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