Intro
Motivation
WebSocket technology is a powerful tool but can be complicated to use because of its event-driven nature. Unlike simple function calls, WebSocket has four states: connecting, open, closing, and closed, which adds to its complexity, especially when error handling is also considered. Often, it's simpler to write an API with HTTP than with WebSocket, even in cases where WebSocket would be the better choice. This module was created to simplify the control over WebSocket states and to add functionality, making it easier to use.
Usage in React (Preact)
You can import useWs hook from this module for these frameworks.
Usage on backend
An important aspect of this module is its versatility. It can be used not only in front-end development but also in back-end applications, particularly with Deno.js. Deno.js's WebSocket implementation mirrors that in browsers, adhering closely to web API standards. This compatibility ensures a consistent experience across both front-end and back-end development, enhancing the module's usefulness in a wide range of scenarios.
So what is this?
SugarWs is simple wrapper around native browser WebSocket.
export class SugarWs extends WebSocket {
// ...
}