Daphne
HTTP and WebSocket protocol server for ASGI applications.
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—Overview
What is Daphne?
Daphne is a high-performance HTTP, HTTP2, and WebSocket server designed to work with ASGI and ASGI-HTTP. It's essential for developers looking to deploy Python web applications that require asynchronous capabilities.
Key differentiator
“Daphne stands out as the go-to HTTP2 and WebSocket protocol server for ASGI applications, providing high performance and robust support for Django Channels.”
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Teams deploying Django Channels for real-time communication features in their web apps
Projects requiring a high-performance HTTP2 server with WebSocket support
Development teams looking to leverage ASGI for asynchronous Python applications
✕ Not a fit for
Developers who need a cloud-hosted solution without self-management responsibilities
Teams preferring a simpler setup process over configuring an ASGI-compatible server
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Get Started with Daphne
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.