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Developer Relations Team
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345
Language
English
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Summary

PubNub DataStorage and Playback, also known as 'history', is a feature that allows users to store, retrieve, and replay real-time message streams, enhancing applications with capabilities for chat, collaboration, and machine configuration. It consists of three main components: Storage, which keeps real-time data for an indefinite period; History, which enables retrieval of messages from a specific time frame; and Replay, which republishes messages in their original order and timing. To assist users in utilizing these features, PubNub offers comprehensive guides and tutorials, including a Getting Started guide with the JavaScript SDK, available in their updated documentation. The service is promoted for use in applications such as PubNub Messenger, and users are encouraged to sign up for free to explore its capabilities.