Handling connection loss with websockets

Question

I\'ve recently set-up a local WebSocket server which works fine, however I\'m having a few troubles understanding how I should handle a sudden loss of connection which neith

Answer 1

You have to add ping pong method

Create a code in server when receive __ping__ send __pong__ back

JavaScript code is give below

function ping() {
        ws.send('__ping__');
        tm = setTimeout(function () {

           /// ---connection closed ///


    }, 5000);
}

function pong() {
    clearTimeout(tm);
}
websocket_conn.onopen = function () {
    setInterval(ping, 30000);
}
websocket_conn.onmessage = function (evt) {
    var msg = evt.data;
    if (msg == '__pong__') {
        pong();
        return;
    }
    //////-- other operation --//
}