Hello Community,

I am currently working on a project using Next.js 14.2.14 and need some clarification on implementing socket communication. Specifically, I’m unsure whether I need to set up and manage a separate server explicitly for handling sockets or if there’s an alternative approach that can leverage the built-in capabilities of Next.js.

I’d greatly appreciate insights from anyone who has experience with real-time communication in Next.js. Are there best practices, tools, or libraries that can simplify this implementation? Additionally, if managing a standalone server is necessary, are there any recommended configurations or examples that align well with Next.js 14.2.14?

Thank you in advance for your guidance and expertise! 🙏