Tag: Websockets

WebSockets.

HttpContext.WebSockets.IsWebSocketRequest always null in .NET Core?

This article explains another simple fix to an annoying issue. I guess that’s how I start like every other one of my little tutorials, but hey, it’s true! I suppose I just have a knack for running into issues that come with poorly documented fixes or workarounds that are obvious, but only in hindsight… Right? Anyway, this time my websocket requests were not being handled as such by my ASP.NET Controllers. “IsWebSocketRequest” was suggested by IntelliSense, but it would always be null in the code.…Continue reading HttpContext.WebSockets.IsWebSocketRequest always null in .NET Core?

WebSockets.

How to test a web socket connection in browser?

This article documents a simple and neat way to establish and test a WebSocket connection, using just vanilla JavaScript and your favorite browser’s developer tools. Easy and quick – no external tools or libraries required! The The last line sends a simple payload down the websocket pipe, just to see if something happens. If there IS a response, we’ll be logging it in the console. Handy! The article does expect you to have your API already up and running, though :) Background WebSockets. They’re all…Continue reading How to test a web socket connection in browser?