sockets in app directory

[hexed escarp]

how can i manage to use sockets with app directory

[verbal eagle]

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[flat musk]

Websocket? Unfortunately, Next.js is built for serverless, which means you can’t run a websocket server without using a custom node.js server. Custom server isn’t allowed by platforms like Vercel, also not a recommended way.
Generally, we will use 3rd party services, such as Ably Realtime. They work great for serverless environments. Websocket needs an actual persistent server, and Next.js doesn’t come with that by default.

[scenic gyro]

if you're hosting this nextjs app in a serverful environment then yes you can keep it in that file else you will need custom backend if you wanna host on vercel

[hexed escarp]

I need free server which one can i use

is Ably Realtime free?

[flat musk]

Yep

[hexed escarp]

thanks

so i can build express server and connect it to nextjs app

[flat musk]

Correct

But considering the cost to host server, maybe simply using a service is better for small projects

[hexed escarp]

i need it for small chat application

[flat musk]

I built Shark chat, it’s a simple chat app, and it’s using Ably

[scenic gyro]

you can use something like pusher for that

[flat musk]

The price of Ably Realtime seems to be cheaper, you can take a look to their pricing

[hexed escarp]

i dont know what is required for the task actually i have to ask and then i will see which service or platform i will use