Real-Time Collaboration Protocols and Standards

Real-Time Collaboration Protocols and Standards Real-time collaboration means several people work at the same time on a shared document or workspace. To make this smooth, apps rely on protocols that move edits quickly, show who is present, and recover from temporary disconnects. A good protocol also keeps data consistent when network conditions vary or users join late. In practice, teams choose a mix of transport, data models, and merge rules to fit their latency goals and reliability needs. ...

September 22, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words