100 Best Streaming API Videos

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A streaming API is a type of application programming interface (API) that allows a client to receive data from a server in real-time, as the data becomes available. Streaming APIs differ from traditional APIs, which typically require the client to make a request to the server and then wait for the server to respond with the requested data. With a streaming API, the server can send data to the client as soon as it becomes available, without the need for the client to make a request.

In the context of dialog systems, streaming APIs can be used to enable real-time communication between a chatbot or virtual assistant and a user. For example, a chatbot might use a streaming API to receive user input in real-time and generate appropriate responses on the fly, rather than waiting for the user to finish typing and submitting their message. Streaming APIs can also be used to enable chatbots to send real-time updates or notifications to users, such as alerts or reminders.

Streaming APIs are often implemented using web sockets, which allow for two-way communication between a client and a server over a single, persistent connection. This allows for low-latency communication and enables chatbots and other dialog systems to provide a more seamless and natural user experience.

Resources:

dev.twitter.com/streaming/overview .. streaming apis – twitter developers

Wikipedia:

WebSocket

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