Real-Time Data Tutorial

Learn to implement real-time event streams and live updates using Eggeia's infrastructure.

WebSocket Integration

Implement low-latency data streaming using WebSocket connections. First, establish your connection with proper authentication.

const socket = new WebSocket('wss://api.eggeia.com/api/v1/stream', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  }
});

socket.addEventListener('open', () => {
  console.log('Connected to real-time stream');
});

Authentication

Bearer token in connection headers
API key from your dashboard

Performance Tips

Use backpressure when receiving high-volume streams
Implement ping/pong for connection health checks

Data Format & Structure

All real-time events follow this standardized format for consistent parsing and processing.

{
  "type": "event_type",
  "payload": {
    "metadata": { /* additional context */ },
    "data": { /* actual event content */ }
  },
  "timestamp": "2025-09-11T00:00:00Z"
}

Supported Event Types

user_action - Interactive events
system_alert - Critical notifications

Parsing Example

socket.addEventListener('message', event => {
  const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
  console.log(`Received ${data.type} at ${new Date(data.timestamp)}`);
});

Error Handling

Understand common issues when working with WebSocket connections and how to recover from failures.

Error Code	Description	Action
1006	Abnormal closure	Check network connectivity
4003	Authentication failure	Validate API key
4007	Message not conforming to protocol	Verify message format

Need Help?

Consult Support Center for real-time debugging assistance.

Ready to Build?

You've now learned how to establish WebSocket streams, parse message formats, and handle errors in real-time applications. Try testing your implementation with our sandbox environment.

Test in Sandbox Protocol Reference