Question 1

How do I handle binary data with deno-websocket?

Accepted Answer

You can send and receive binary messages using Uint8Array with the send method, as indicated in the WebSocketClient method table in the README. Ensure your application handles data types appropriately to avoid errors.

Question 2

Is deno-websocket better than using Deno's native WebSocket API directly?

Accepted Answer

deno-websocket simplifies the API to resemble Node.js's ws, making it easier if you're familiar with that ecosystem. The native API might be more lightweight but requires more boilerplate for server-side implementations.

Question 3

Can I use deno-websocket with Deno frameworks like Oak?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can integrate it by setting up a WebSocket server separately and connecting it to your framework's HTTP server. It's similar to how ws is used in Node.js, but documentation on specific integrations is limited.

Question 4

What are the performance implications of deno-websocket?

Accepted Answer

Performance is generally good as it wraps Deno's standard library, but the EventEmitter layer might add slight overhead compared to raw WebSocket APIs. For most real-time applications, the impact is negligible.

Question 5

How do I add authentication to a deno-websocket server?

Accepted Answer

Authentication must be implemented manually, such as by validating tokens in the connection event handler. The library doesn't provide built-in authentication, so you'll need to handle it at the application level.

Question 6

Is deno-websocket actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Check the GitHub repository for recent activity and issues. As of the README, it has stable releases, but being a smaller project, updates might be less frequent compared to larger ecosystems.

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