web_socket

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A simple and flexible Dart package for establishing and managing WebSocket connections across multiple platforms. It provides a consistent API for real-time communication between clients and servers, supporting both client and server-side implementations. Designed for ease of use, it integrates seamlessly with Flutter apps and other Dart projects, enabling bidirectional data exchange with minimal boilerplate. The library is maintained by the Dart team and supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Use cases

Real-time chat applications
Live data streaming
Online gaming
IoT device communication
Synchronized dashboards
Server-sent events

Key features

Cross-platform compatibility
Simple API for connection management
Supports both client and server roles
Built-in error handling
Automatic reconnection attempts
Lightweight and efficient

Suitable for

Developers building real-time features
Apps requiring persistent connections
Projects needing low-latency updates
Teams using Dart/Flutter for full-stack development
Applications targeting multiple platforms

Considerations

Requires a WebSocket server endpoint
May need custom logic for message serialization
Not suitable for one-off HTTP requests
Performance depends on network conditions
Authentication and security must be handled separately

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A composable, Future-based library for making HTTP requests.

package:http contains a set of high-level functions and classes that make it easy to consume HTTP resources. It's multi-platform, and supports mobile, desktop, and the browser.

Packages

Package	Description	Version
cronet_http	An Android Flutter plugin that provides access to the Cronet HTTP client.
cupertino_http	A macOS/iOS Flutter plugin that provides access to the Foundation URL Loading System.
flutter_http_example	An Flutter app that demonstrates how to configure and use `package:http`.	—
http	A composable, multi-platform, Future-based API for HTTP requests.
http2	A HTTP/2 implementation in Dart.
http_client_conformance_tests	A library that tests whether implementations of package:http's `Client` class behave as expected.
http_multi_server	A `dart:io` `HttpServer` wrapper that handles requests from multiple servers.
http_parser	A platform-independent package for parsing and serializing HTTP formats.
http_profile	A library used by HTTP client authors to integrate with the DevTools Network View.
ok_http	An Android Flutter plugin that provides access to the OkHttp HTTP client and the OkHttp WebSocket API.
web_socket	Any easy-to-use library for communicating with WebSockets that has multiple implementations.
web_socket_channel	StreamChannel wrappers for WebSockets. Provides a cross-platform WebSocketChannel API.
web_socket_conformance_tests	A library that tests whether implementations of `package:web_socket`'s `WebSocket` class behave as expected.