Socket.IO is a library that enables bidirectional and event-based communication between clients and servers.

Installation:

Open Cmd and run the command given below:

npm install socket.io-client

 

Import:

import * as io from 'socket.io-client';

 

Connection:

1. From same domain 

 

2. From different domain

 

In case of different domains, please make sure to enable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) on the server.

 

Events:

1. Adding Event Listener to socket

socket.on("connect", () => {

 console.log(socket.id); // x8WIv7-mJelg7on_ALbx

});

 

• Removing Socket Listeners : 

socket.off("connect", () => {

 console.log(socket.id); // x8WIv7-mJelg7on_ALbx

});