socket communication

noun

UK /ˈsɒkɪt kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

US /ˈsɑːkɪt kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

A way for two computer programs to talk to each other through a connection.

The chat app uses socket communication to send messages instantly.

SYNONYMS

network communication socket connection port-based communication interprocess messaging

RELATED WORDS

TCP/IP client-server network protocol data stream port

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The exchange of data between a client and a server over a network socket.

Socket communication lets the browser fetch updates from the server.

3. A programming technique where two endpoints open a channel to send and receive bytes.

The game uses socket communication to sync player positions in real time.

4. The process of connecting two devices so they can share information directly.

Engineers tested socket communication between the sensor and the control unit.