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Full-duplex support for browsers that do not support WebSocket

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#583 opened on Sep 17, 2018

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help wantedrelates-to: websocketsstatus: future considerationtype: enhancement

Description

Will Micronaut provide full-duplex support for browsers that do not support WebSocket, use Sockjs or something else?

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Tech stack
java
Domain
backend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of WebSocket and SockJSFamiliarity with Micronaut HTTP server module
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate whether Micronaut currently has any support for SockJS or similar fallback protocols. Check the existing HTTP server code for WebSocket upgrade handling, and review community discussions or linked issues. Determine if implementing SockJS is feasible and whether it aligns with the framework's architecture.