How can I implement real-time communication in C++?

How can I implement real-time communication in C++?

You can use libraries like Boost.Asio for asynchronous I/O or WebRTC for peer-to-peer communication.

What are the advantages of using WebRTC over traditional sockets?

WebRTC provides low-latency communication, built-in NAT traversal, and supports audio/video streaming natively.

Can you give me a simple code example using Boost.Asio?

Sure! Here's a basic example of a TCP server using Boost.Asio:

#include <boost/asio.hpp>
using namespace boost::asio;

int main() {
    io_service io_service;
    ip::tcp::acceptor acceptor(io_service, ip::tcp::endpoint(ip::tcp::v4(), 12345));
    ip::tcp::socket socket(io_service);
    acceptor.accept(socket);
    // Handle communication
}

This sets up a TCP server that listens on port 12345.

What other libraries can I use for real-time communication?

Other than Boost.Asio and WebRTC, you can explore ZeroMQ, gRPC, or MQTT for different use cases.