Protocol::WebSocket

Provides a low-level implementation of the WebSocket protocol according to RFC6455. It only implements the latest stable version (13).

Please see the project documentation for more details.

• Getting Started - This guide explains how to use protocol-websocket for implementing a websocket client and server.

• Extensions - This guide explains how to use protocol-websocket for implementing a websocket client and server using extensions.

Please see the project releases for all releases.

• All frame reading and writing logic has been consolidated into Framer to improve performance.

• Fix error messages for Frame to be more descriptive.

• Revert masking enforcement option introduced in v0.20.0 due to compatibility issues.

• Introduce option requires_masking to Framer for enforcing masking on received frames.

• Ensure ping reply payload is packed correctly.

• Default to empty string for message buffer when no data is provided.

• Add PingMessage alongside TextMessage and BinaryMessage for a consistent message interface.
• Remove JSONMessage (use application-level encoding instead).

• Introduce #close_write and #shutdown methods on Connection for more precise connection lifecycle control.

• Move #send logic into Message for better encapsulation.
• Improve error handling when a nil message is passed.

• Require Message class by default.

We welcome contributions to this project.

1. Fork it.
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b my-new-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin my-new-feature).
5. Create new Pull Request.

To run the test suite:

bundle exec sus

To make a new release:

bundle exec bake gem:release:patch # or minor or major

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This project is best served by a collaborative and respectful environment. Treat each other professionally, respect differing viewpoints, and engage constructively. Harassment, discrimination, or harmful behavior is not tolerated. Communicate clearly, listen actively, and support one another. If any issues arise, please inform the project maintainers.