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Summary: Learn how to seamlessly integrate WebSockets in a NestJS backend with Angular frontend using RxJS for reactive programming.
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Implementing WebSockets in NestJS with Angular and RxJS

Integrating real-time communication in your application can significantly enhance the user experience by providing instant feedback, updates, and data synchronization. In this post, we'll explore how to implement WebSockets in a NestJS backend and connect it to an Angular frontend using RxJS for reactive programming.

Setting Up the NestJS Backend

Install Dependencies

First, ensure you have NestJS set up. If not, you can create a new project:

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Navigate to your project directory and install WebSocket dependencies:

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Create a WebSocket Gateway

A WebSocket gateway handles WebSocket connections and messaging. Create a new gateway by adding a file named chat.gateway.ts:

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Register the Gateway in the Module

Include the ChatGateway in your AppModule:

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Now, your backend is ready to handle WebSocket connections and broadcast messages.

Setting Up the Angular Frontend

Install Required Libraries

Navigate to your Angular project directory and install socket.io-client and rxjs:

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Create a WebSocket Service

Create a new service file websocket.service.ts:

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Integrate WebSocket Service in a Component

Use the WebSocketService in one of your components, for example, chat.component.ts:

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Update HTML Template

In chat.component.html, bind the service methods to the UI:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you have created a robust real-time communication channel connecting a NestJS backend and an Angular frontend using WebSockets and RxJS. This integration offers you the ability to build dynamic, real-time features with ease, enhancing the user experience of your application.

Happy coding!