What are the best practices for event polling in applications?

What are the best practices for event polling in applications?

The best practices for event polling include setting appropriate intervals, using exponential backoff, and minimizing server load.

Can you explain what exponential backoff means?

Exponential backoff is a strategy where the wait time between retries increases exponentially, reducing server strain.

How do I implement event polling in my application?

You can implement event polling by using setInterval in JavaScript to periodically check for updates from the server.

Are there any alternatives to event polling?

Yes, alternatives include WebSockets and Server-Sent Events, which provide real-time communication without constant polling.