Node Server Sent Events (SSE) Example

This Projects illustrates the usage and guidance to implete the Server side events (SSE). To know about What is SSE Click the below link to read about it on my blog.

https://medium.com/@dillibabukadati/transfer-data-from-back-end-to-front-end-without-sockets-server-sent-events-sse-4a0b54c7eb6e

Installation & Starting

Node Generator requires Node.js v10+ to run.

Install the dependencies and devDependencies and start the server.

git clone https://github.com/dillibk777/node-server-sent-events-example.git
cd sse-server && npm install && node app.js

Now the Backend is running on http://localhost:3000 Open another terminal tab in the project directory and execute the below commands

cd sse-client && npm install && npm start

Now the Frontend is running on http://localhost:3001

Copy and paste the Below Curl command in another terminal and observe the frontend website. You will receive the automatic update from backend to frontend.

curl --location --request POST 'http://localhost:3000/fact' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{"info": "Shark teeth are embedded in the gums rather than directly affixed to the jaw, and are constantly replaced throughout life.", "source": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark"}'

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