Want to make a chat app? Get Real-time With WebSockets & Socket.io!

Learn how to make a chat app from scratch with Socket.io in just 90 minutes! We'll also look at how to make a real-time, online game with the same concepts! Join Rob, as he breaks down the entire process of using socket.io and WebSockets providing you with all the tools and knowledge you need. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this tutorial will ensure you have a solid understanding of Socket.io. We'll cover setting up a server, connecting to it, the main methods and go through the docs to empower you further! Subscribe now and let's get started! Link to project code: https://github.com/robertbunch/socket.io-explained Full Socket.io Course on Udemy if you need more detail (More details, project-based, and slower) (costs $10-$13): https://www.udemy.com/course/socketio-with-websockets-the-details/?couponCode=4748FFFD7A3CBF4C5B17 Other videos/playlist if you need them Why socket.io over websockets: https://youtu.be/9PkxDoxTeNc What is a network socket: https://youtu.be/bE-e9ANzYGo Agar.io code: https://github.com/robertbunch/socketioTheDetails/tree/main/agarClone Admin UI video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpheR0gO24U WebRTC tutorial that implements socket.io: https://youtu.be/g42yNO_dxWQ 0:00 - Purpose of this video 2:22 - Video structure 5:13 - What is socket.io 12:41 - What about websockets? 19:45 - What is a socket (in 2 minutes)? 22:34 - Coding section introduction 25:46 - Setting up socket.io server (and client) 38:39 - Docs Overview 42:35 - Server API & Options 60:18 - Client API & Options 64:51 - Chat App Time 71:25 - RT Game - Agar.io Clone