Look Ma, No HTTP!

Explore a live coding demonstration of building a web application exclusively on WebSocket, eliminating the need for HTTP. Dive into the world of permanent client-server connections, bypassing the traditional request/response cycle and client polling. Learn how to create highly dynamic, event-driven applications using Socket.IO server for Python and Socket.IO client for JavaScript. Witness the development of a chess game application, covering topics such as user management, game initialization, move validation, and special rules like castling. Gain insights into the benefits of WebSocket technology and its potential to revolutionize web application architecture.

Intro
User Count
Testing
Chess Board
Assigning Users
New Game
Move
Client
Castling
Questions