Sockets

Socket is an endpoint of a two way communication link between two different processes on the network (same or different machines). The socket mechanism provides a means of inter-process communication (IPC) by establishing named contact points between client and server. It is the combination of IP Address and Port Number.

e.g. http://192.168.0.1:8080

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• What are Sockets?
• Types of Sockets
• Port vs Socket
• Socket.io Library Bidirectional and low-latency communication for every platform