Currently learning React but need to commit to a framework for a school project in the next couple of days. Can someone answer a simple question?

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Socket.io

Hi, React itself doesn't include any kind of real-time capabilities. React is only the UI layer. You will have to implement some kind of real-time functionality server-side (for example using WebSockets or WebRTC). The React app itself will have to connect to the server and is just going to display the data. Personally I would use express.js with socket.io on the server and just a create-react-app on the client side (I don't see the need to have additional overhead using next.js or remix for a school project). You can also take a look into liveblocks.io, it removes a lot of the headache you will encounter when using "plain" WebSockets. They also offer a free plan, so it should be a good fit for a school project.

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Liveblocks

Hi, React itself doesn't include any kind of real-time capabilities. React is only the UI layer. You will have to implement some kind of real-time functionality server-side (for example using WebSockets or WebRTC). The React app itself will have to connect to the server and is just going to display the data. Personally I would use express.js with socket.io on the server and just a create-react-app on the client side (I don't see the need to have additional overhead using next.js or remix for a school project). You can also take a look into liveblocks.io, it removes a lot of the headache you will encounter when using "plain" WebSockets. They also offer a free plan, so it should be a good fit for a school project.

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Firebase

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