how to send data to server with the same TCP connection using ajax or JS trick

Question

Hi,

I know how to keep a connection indifinetely open server side to stream continuously data to javascript. BUT I do not know how to send data reusing the same TCP from browser to server. so there is not the 3 way handshake and only 2 tcp packets. I know it is possible but I do not how to do it : use xmlhttprequest? or script tag ajax ? can you tell me how to do it.

thank you very much

Answer 1

The best reference for you would be to read the Wikipedia entry on Comet.

Answer 2

Zack, I have the same problem, did u find the answer?

Answer 3

How about using WebSockets.