What are Socket.IO namespaces and how do they work?

What are Socket.IO namespaces and how do they work?

Socket.IO namespaces are a way to segment your application into different communication channels. Each namespace can have its own set of events and can be used to separate concerns in your application.

Can you give me an example of how to create a namespace?

Sure! You can create a namespace by using the io.of('/namespace') method. For example, const nsp = io.of('/my-namespace'); allows you to handle events specifically for that namespace.

How do clients connect to a specific namespace?

Clients can connect to a specific namespace by specifying the namespace in the connection URL. For example, const socket = io('/my-namespace'); connects the client to the '/my-namespace' namespace.

What are the benefits of using namespaces?

Namespaces help in organizing your code, improving performance by reducing the number of events listeners, and allowing for better scalability.