The realtime web: evolution of the user experience

Realtime updates have become a standard feature in many applications and websites, providing users with up-to-the-minute information without the need for refreshing pages. The evolution of web technology has enabled asynchronous communication, allowing servers to send updates to clients as changes happen. WebSockets emerged as a solution for realtime, bidirectional communication on the web, offering an event-driven architecture that reduces processor usage and improves user experience. Realtime updates have numerous applications, including live sports scores, transportation tracking, online collaboration tools, and audience engagement features in livestreams. Companies like Ably provide cloud-based pub/sub messaging platforms to help organizations build scalable, reliable realtime communication systems.