Python WebSocket is a protocol that enables two-way communication between a client and a server over a single, long-lived connection. It allows real-time data exchange between the client and the server. The WebSocket protocol is designed to work over HTTP or HTTPS, making it compatible with existing web infrastructures.
In Python, there are several libraries available for implementing WebSockets, including:
- asyncio - A library for writing asynchronous code using coroutines.
- websockets - A high-level library for building WebSocket servers and clients.
- Tornado - A Python web framework and asynchronous networking library that includes support for WebSockets.
- Flask-SocketIO - An extension for the Flask web framework that adds support for WebSockets.
Using these libraries, developers can easily create WebSocket applications in Python for various use cases such as chat applications, real-time notifications, gaming, and more.