Company
Date Published
Author
Jeff Everhart
Word count
1514
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This text provides a comprehensive guide on building a real-time activity feed for a B2B SaaS application using Node.js and Socket.io, specifically focusing on displaying GitHub repository updates. By harnessing WebSockets and webhooks, it outlines the creation of a Node.js server that listens for GitHub webhook events and updates connected clients in real-time, alongside serving a static HTML client interface. The process involves setting up server endpoints to receive webhook payloads, handling WebSocket connections, and developing a front-end using Socket.io to dynamically update content as new commit data is received. The text highlights the need for additional considerations for a production-level feed, such as component variants, data persistence, and scalability, and suggests using services like Knock for implementing in-app notifications with pre-built components to simplify the process.