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BuildJan 11, 2024

Intelligent Parking System with Live Space Tracking

Discover how to develop an intelligent parking system with live tracking using modern technologies like PubNub, Soracom, and Raspberry Pi.
Kaushik Ravikumar
Kaushik Ravikumar
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Product UpdatesJan 4, 2024

App Context: User and Channel Metadata Storage

An efficient and effective way to manage user and channel metadata without deploying additional backend infrastructure.
Nishith Agarwal
Nishith Agarwal
Product Manager, PubNub
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BuildDec 27, 2023

Do I Have to Store My Data with PubNub?

PubNub is flexible. You do not have to store data with us to implement a production application with real-time messaging features. Still, if you choose to, you get access to additional features and benefits, which we can only provide if we understand your data in context. The choice is entirely yours,...
Darryn Campbell
Darryn Campbell
Developer Advocate, PubNub
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BuildDec 13, 2023

The Evolution of HTTP Streaming

In the third quarter of 2022, a staggering 7.2 billion hours of content were consumed through live streaming, a statistic that highlights the immense popularity of streaming media and underlines the critical role of HTTP streaming technologies in shaping our viewing experiences.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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News Nov 27, 2023

PubNub Announces Availability in AWS Marketplace

AWS customers worldwide can now purchase enterprise-grade edge messaging and other PubNub services via AWS Marketplace.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
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InsightsNov 17, 2023

Best Practices for Building Scalable Realtime Apps

PubNub’s integration with Socket.io enhances real-time concurrent connections by providing features like rapid data streaming, presence monitoring, storage and playback, analytics, cross-platform compatibility, and robust security and access management.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsNov 14, 2023

OAuth vs. OAuth2: Key Differences and When to Use Each

OAuth, or Open Authentication, is an identity authentication and authorization protocol that permits application interactions without a password. It has many forms, with the most popular being OAuth1 and OAuth2. In this article, we'll explore both authentication protocols to identify which is better ...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsNov 7, 2023

HTTP/1 vs HTTP/2 vs HTTP/3 - Technical Comparison

Since web communication demands evolution, the three versions of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)—HTTP, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3—have evolved to meet relentless demands for speed, security, and efficiency. Let's explore these protocols, their unique features, and their implications for web development.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsOct 29, 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 2

In part two, we’ll be covering the most common chat security vulnerabilities, and how you can fix them. We’ll also look at the shortcomings of out-of-the-box security solutions, and some tools PubNub provides that can help you keep your mobile or website application safe from phishing attempts.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll