WebSocket Server

[zacariec]

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name: Implement Global WebSocket Server
about: Create WebSocket server for real-time backend-frontend communication
title: 'Implement Global WebSocket Server for Framework'
labels: 'feature'
assignees: ''

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Issue Type

• Feature
• Bug
• Other

User Story

As a Framework user
I want real-time updates from the CLI to my browser
So that I can see file changes, build status, and errors without checking the terminal

Description

Implement a global WebSocket server that establishes a persistent connection between the Framework CLI (backend) and the browser (frontend). This server should handle broadcasting various events like file changes, build status, errors, and other relevant notifications to all connected clients.

Acceptance Criteria

• Given Framework CLI is running
  When the WebSocket server starts
  Then it should be available on a configurable port (default: 3000)

• Given the WebSocket server is running
  When multiple browser sessions connect
  Then all sessions should receive broadcast messages

• Given a file change occurs in the watched directory
  When the backend detects the change
  Then all connected clients should receive real-time notification

• Given the WebSocket server is running
  When a client disconnects
  Then the server should handle the disconnection gracefully

• Given the WebSocket connection is lost
  When the client is still active
  Then it should attempt to reconnect automatically

• Given the WebSocket server receives a message
  When the message contains sensitive data
  Then it should be sanitized before broadcasting

Additional Information

• Priority: High
• Estimated Effort: 6 hours
• Dependencies: Watch command implementation

Technical Notes

• Consider using ws or socket.io for WebSocket implementation
• Implement message types/events:
  • File changes
  • Build status
  • Error notifications
  • Connection status
• Need to handle:
  • Connection management
  • Error handling
  • Reconnection logic
  • Message queuing for missed events
  • Memory management for multiple connections