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InsightsJan 31, 2024

What is the On-Demand Economy?

The on-demand economy is a service or product built on letting users request a physical object, a piece of data, or service and have it fulfilled soon after.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
Developer Advocate, PubNub
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InsightsJan 29, 2024

Chat Application Architecture Explained

Learn the basics of chat application architecture to create a seamless and efficient user experience for your application.
Chandler Mayo
Chandler Mayo
Solution Engineer, PubNub
InsightsJan 12, 2024

7 Alternatives to REST APIs

Seven REST alternatives you need to know and their most common use cases.
Markus Kohler
Markus Kohler
Developer Advocate, PubNub
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InsightsNov 17, 2023

Best Practices for Building Scalable Realtime Apps

PubNub’s integration with Socket.io enhances real-time concurrent connections by providing features like rapid data streaming, presence monitoring, storage and playback, analytics, cross-platform compatibility, and robust security and access management.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsNov 14, 2023

OAuth vs. OAuth2: Key Differences and When to Use Each

OAuth, or Open Authentication, is an identity authentication and authorization protocol that permits application interactions without a password. It has many forms, with the most popular being OAuth1 and OAuth2. In this article, we'll explore both authentication protocols to identify which is better ...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsNov 7, 2023

HTTP vs. HTTP/2 vs. HTTP/3: What’s the Difference?

Since web communication demands evolution, the three versions of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)—HTTP, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3—have evolved to meet relentless demands for speed, security, and efficiency. Let's explore these protocols, their unique features, and their implications for web development.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsOct 29, 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 2

In part two, we’ll be covering the most common chat security vulnerabilities, and how you can fix them. We’ll also look at the shortcomings of out-of-the-box security solutions, and some tools PubNub provides that can help you keep your mobile or website application safe from phishing attempts.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
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InsightsOct 18, 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 1

People have been trying to run a scam on the internet for as long as it has been used as a communication platform. But one vector for scams that has received less attention is in-app chat scams, which happen in a conversation in-app or product. We'd like to give you a comprehensive overview of in-app...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
InsightsOct 9, 2023

What is HTTP Long Polling?

This blog post gives an overview of HTTP long polling and what kinds of apps you can build with it.
Darryn Campbell
Darryn Campbell
Developer Advocate, PubNub