FrontendHaltNetworking·Intermediate·Conceptual·1 min read
Why is a WebSocket less suitable for simple, infrequent request-response calls?
Short interview answer
It requires maintaining an open connection and a message-based protocol for what could be a single stateless request, adding server-side connection management overhead without a real benefit.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.