WebSocket support is now available for Python Functions
Quick Answer
Vercel now enables WebSocket connections for Python applications, supporting real-time features in frameworks like FastAPI, Django, and Flask.
Quick Take
This allows bidirectional communication, enhancing interactive AI streaming and collaboration capabilities for developers deploying on Vercel Functions.
Key Points
- WebSocket support enhances real-time communication in Python applications.
- Compatible with ASGI and WSGI frameworks including FastAPI, Django, and Flask.
- Enables features like interactive AI streaming and real-time chat.
- Example provided for a Python WebSocket server using FastAPI.
- Documentation available for further exploration of WebSocket capabilities.
Source Excerpt
Vercel Functions written in Python can now accept WebSocket connections, enabling bidirectional communication between clients and server-side code on Vercel.
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