What is WebSocket backpressure handling?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Backpressure handling prevents overwhelming a client or server with too much data.

Deep explanation

When a receiver cannot process messages fast enough, the sender must throttle or buffer messages. This prevents memory overflow and improves stability.

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