// Backend skill

SSE

Server-Sent Events — a one-way stream from server to browser over plain HTTP. Simpler than WebSockets when only the server needs to push.

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Developer

Freelance

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Jan 2024 - Present · 1 project

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012025

Online Poker Game

A real-time multiplayer online poker game featuring Server-Sent Events for live updates. Built with Next.js and PostgreSQL for a seamless, interactive card gaming experience.

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Server-Sent Events for realtime game rooms — why not WebSockets

Why I streamed poker room state over Server-Sent Events instead of WebSockets: one-way push, reconnects for free, and the costs I accepted.

Jun 2025 · 5 min