where to start socket.io with redis ?

[magic-thomas]

I am newbie to socket.io and redis.

I want to make socket app which use Redis Sub/Pub .

I see two sections in the documentation.

https://socket.io/get-started/chat

https://socket.io/docs/v4/server-api/

Get-Start section use require but in Server Api section use import. It is confusing.

Where should I start to learn socket.io?

Can someone give me well documented and working examples for socket.io v4.x with Redis ?

[ruveydayilmaz]

Hey there!

The Get Started section is intended to offer you with a basic example to help you get started quickly. It includes the require syntax, which is widely used in Node.js modules.

The Server API section gets deeper into the Socket.IO and uses the import syntax, which is part of the ES6 module system.

You can use either approach. If you're unfamiliar with these technologies, I recommend beginning with the Get Started section, which provides a more straightforward introduction.

I definitely suggest starting your learning journey with the official documentation. If you'd like to explore different examples, you can also check out these blog posts:

• https://dev.to/cglikpo/getting-started-with-socket-io-7m4
• https://socket.io/get-started/private-messaging-part-1
• https://blog.logrocket.com/building-real-time-location-app-node-js-socket-io

[magic-thomas]

Thank you.

Your answer made me feel good about asking.

Really thanks for your kindness.

[ruveydayilmaz]

You're always welcome :)