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Server-Sent Events (SSE) Are Underrated


Most developers know about WebSockets, but Server-Sent Events (SSE) offer a simpler, often overlooked alternative that deserves more attention

Modern Language Learning Models (LLMs) utilize Server-Sent Events (SSE) for streaming responses. While SSE typically works with the browser's EventSource API, LLM implementations can't use this directly because: While WebSockets remain valuable for bidirectional communication, SSE offers a more focused and often more appropriate solution for one-way data streaming scenarios.

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