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Cowboy and Websockets

One of the main advantages of using Cowboy is that it allows you to create very responsive applications in parts thanks to the Websocket technology. This live demonstration will explain you the steps to follow to write a basic chat application with Cowboy and Websocket.

Objectives: Learn how to use Cowboy and how to write HTTP and Websocket handlers. Find out how easy it is to write a dynamic web application starting from scratch.

Target audience: Opened to all. Erlang language knowledge preferable but not required.

About Loïc Hoguin

Founder of the Nine Nines open source Erlang company. Main author of the Cowboy, Bullet, Sheriff and Farwest projects. Spawnfest co-founder and organizer.