Pusher
Pusher is a cloud-based platform that provides real-time communication APIs for building interactive web and mobile applications. It enables developers to add features like live chat, notifications, and data updates without managing complex infrastructure. The service uses WebSockets and other protocols to deliver low-latency, bidirectional data streams between clients and servers.
Developers should use Pusher when building applications that require real-time functionality, such as collaborative tools, live dashboards, or multiplayer games, to avoid the overhead of implementing and scaling WebSocket servers. It's particularly valuable for teams needing rapid deployment of real-time features without deep expertise in networking protocols, as it offers SDKs for multiple languages and platforms with built-in scalability and reliability.