Windsurf performance

Cascade WebSocket Implementation Drops Connections

WebSocket connections are dropping frequently after Cascade refactored real-time communication code. Users see 'connection lost' messages, and real-time updates stop arriving. The application falls back to polling, negatively impacting performance.

Cascade likely modified connection handling or heartbeat logic without proper testing.

Error Messages You Might See

WebSocket connection closed Socket timeout after 30000ms Connection lost: Code 1006 Abnormal Closure Ping timeout
WebSocket connection closedSocket timeout after 30000msConnection lost: Code 1006 Abnormal ClosurePing timeout

Common Causes

  1. Cascade removed ping/pong heartbeat keeping WebSocket alive
  2. Connection timeout configuration changed too aggressively
  3. Error handling in message processing crashes connection instead of recovering
  4. Cascade refactored connection pooling without thread safety

How to Fix It

Implement heartbeat/ping-pong to keep WebSocket alive. Set reasonable timeouts (30-60 seconds). Implement automatic reconnection logic with exponential backoff. Monitor connection state and log disconnections. Test with network interruptions to ensure recovery. Use Spring WebSocket with proper session management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep WebSocket alive?

Implement ping/pong frames every 30 seconds. Client sends ping, server responds with pong to prove connection alive.

How do I handle reconnection?

Detect disconnect, wait with exponential backoff (1s, 2s, 4s...), attempt reconnection. Store messages during disconnect.

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