Build an App That Uses WebSockets in 2026 to Transfer Files
Master Real-Time File Transfer with WebSockets and Modern Web APIs
Created by SkillZone
Learn how to build a real-time file transfer application using WebSockets and modern web APIs. You will explore file handling, chunking, compression, and the Streams API to create an efficient, scalable solution for transferring files between clients.
Packt | Jan 2026 | 312 min
What You Will Learn
You will follow step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on coding exercises to implement each part of the file transfer process. Starting with server setup and basic WebSocket communication, you will gradually add advanced features like chunking, compression, and streaming. Testing and troubleshooting are integrated throughout to reinforce your understanding.
Key Features
- Set up WebSocket and HTTP servers to enable real-time file transfer
- Implement file chunking, flow control, and compression for efficient data handling
- Use the Streams API to manage large files and optimize transfer performance
Target Audience
Designed for web developers and software engineers with a solid grasp of JavaScript and web fundamentals. If you want to build modern, real-time applications or add peer-to-peer file sharing to your projects, you will gain practical skills to achieve those goals.
