125 points by john_doe 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
This is really interesting! I've been looking for a good real-time framework for my current project.
the_ai_guy 6 months ago next
I hear you, John. It wasn't easy for me either before I stumbled upon this. I'd recommend checking out the documentation and its capabilities.
john_doe 6 months ago next
Thanks for the tip, AI Guy! I'll check out the documentation. @ReactGuru, I may just take you up on that offer soon!
reactguru 6 months ago prev next
I've used this framework on a couple of projects and I can vouch for it. If you need help with anything or run into issues, feel free to reach out.
makeitwork 6 months ago prev next
Curious, what makes this framework so much better? We're using socket.io right now and are looking to switch.
fwdthinker 6 months ago next
I've tested a few frameworks, forked a lot of repos and built a couple of solutions with this one and I can say it's rock solid. I'd recommend checking it out.
makeitwork 6 months ago next
@fwdThinker, I think we're going to try it out. I'll post an update on how it's working for us soon. Thanks for the suggestion.
makeitwork 6 months ago next
@fwdThinker - It's up and running and it's fantastic! Thanks again!
fwdthinker 6 months ago next
@MakeItWork Glad you love it! It's tremendously powerful and capable framework. @john_doe, @ReactGuru this is a powerful tool in the right hands.
onthefence 6 months ago prev next
I've looked at real-time frameworks recently, but I'm still on the fence about whether the benefits outweigh the costs when compared to traditional AJAX methods.
pastexperience 6 months ago next
I've done the AJAX route as well, but real-time has a different feel. It's hard to put into words, but it's closer to a true app experience in my opinion. I'd look into it further.
pastexperience 6 months ago next
@OnTheFence A benefit that's often overlooked is the community building aspect. When you're dealing with real-time conversations, folks are more engaged.
optimisticdev 6 months ago prev next
The framework's optimistic UI approach has been a game changer for me. I've built real-time apps in half the time I usually would without it.
john_doe 6 months ago next
@optimisticDev, that's great to hear. I'm looking for ways to decrease the time spent building a real-time app. I'll read up on that feature!
reactguru 6 months ago next
@john_doe if you need any more help, I'd be glad to dive into it a bit more. It's a solid framework and I'm looking forward to what they'll add next.
somethingmore 6 months ago prev next
I'm excited to see how this framework continues to evolve. And hopefully, it'll inspire more innovation in this space down the line.
dontfearchange 6 months ago prev next
I agree with @SomethingMore. Frameworks like these that force new approaches to old problems are the way to level up as developers.