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Cloudflare Blog·Aug 3·5 min read
Cloudflare Workers and Containers now support inbound TCP connections and gRPC
TL;DR
Cloudflare Workers now enable inbound TCP connections through Spectrum, facilitating direct socket forwarding to Durable Objects and Containers. This enhancement allows developers to run full-duplex gRPC applications seamlessly within Workers.
✦ Why It Matters
Start building real-time applications using gRPC on Cloudflare Workers today to enhance your service communication.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize the new connect(socket) handler for TCP connections.
- Deploy gRPC servers in any language on Cloudflare.
- Leverage Cloudflare's network for low-latency applications.
- Convert gRPC-web requests seamlessly in Workers.
How It Works
The connect(socket) handler allows Workers to accept TCP connections directly, enabling full-duplex communication. This means data can flow in both directions simultaneously, which is essential for real-time applications.
By routing these connections through Durable Objects or Containers, developers can manage and control the data flow effectively.