How can I integrate Socket.IO with Angular?

How can I integrate Socket.IO with Angular?

To integrate Socket.IO with Angular, you need to install the Socket.IO client library and set up a service to manage WebSocket connections.

What are the steps to install the Socket.IO client?

You can install the Socket.IO client by running npm install socket.io-client in your Angular project directory.

How do I create a service for Socket.IO?

Create a new service using Angular CLI with ng generate service socket, then import Socket.IO client and manage connections in that service.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

import { Injectable } from '@angular/core';
import { io } from 'socket.io-client';

@Injectable({
  providedIn: 'root'
})
export class SocketService {
  private socket = io('http://localhost:3000');

  constructor() {}

  sendMessage(msg: string) {
    this.socket.emit('message', msg);
  }

  getMessage() {
    return new Observable(observer => {
      this.socket.on('message', (data) => {
        observer.next(data);
      });
    });
  }
}