HTML SSE API stands for HTML Server-Sent Events Application Programming Interface. It is a web technology that allows the server to push real-time updates to the client without the client requesting them explicitly. This is different from other communication protocols like polling and WebSockets, where the client has to request updates from the server.
HTML SSE API is a part of the HTML5 specification and is supported by most modern web browsers. It uses a simple HTTP connection and allows the server to send text data to the client as soon as it becomes available, without waiting for the client to request it.
The HTML SSE API uses a specific event format, where each event consists of a message ID, an event type, and event data. The server sends the events to the client in a stream, and the client can handle them using JavaScript.
HTML SSE API is useful for applications that require real-time updates, such as social media feeds, news updates, and stock prices. It is more efficient than traditional polling methods because it reduces the amount of data sent over the network and improves the user experience by providing real-time updates without the need for the client to constantly refresh the page.
