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Add a use case to loop handlers

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Loïc Hoguin 2018-11-14 15:57:38 +01:00
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@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ most known example of such practice is known as long polling.
Loop handlers can also be used for requests where a response is Loop handlers can also be used for requests where a response is
partially available and you need to stream the response body partially available and you need to stream the response body
while the connection is open. The most known example of such while the connection is open. The most known example of such
practice is server-sent events. practice is server-sent events, but it also applies to any
response that takes a long time to send.
While the same can be accomplished using plain HTTP handlers, While the same can be accomplished using plain HTTP handlers,
it is recommended to use loop handlers because they are well-tested it is recommended to use loop handlers because they are well-tested