Lighthouse Data & WebSocket Server Updates Today
What developments have taken place today?
This commit introduces several improvements related to Lighthouse data management and WebSocket server functionality. The first change establishes a dedicated directory, /var/data/dev.remotedaemon.com/lighthouse, for storing Lighthouse data. This centralized location improves organization and simplifies file access. The updated code now writes Lighthouse files to this designated directory, utilizing website IDs for unique filenames. Additionally, the commit includes setup procedures for necessary directories within a test environment.
Subsequent changes focus on enhancing the WebSocket server’s robustness and structure. A new WebsocketAuthenticate struct has been implemented to rigorously validate incoming authentication requests using a token repository. New data structures – WSCommandSubscribe, WSCommandNewMessage, WSCommandWritingMessage, WSResponseAuthSuccess, and WSResponseErrorMessage – have been introduced to standardize the format of WebSocket messages, improving clarity and maintainability. The addition of a MessageType field within WSCommandNewMessage allows for differentiated handling of various message types. Finally, a PushToRedisChannel function is implemented to reliably broadcast message data via Redis, facilitating efficient channel-based communication.
These changes were important because they improve the organization and accessibility of Lighthouse data, enhance the security and structure of the WebSocket server, and streamline the process of broadcasting messages between clients and the server, leading to a more reliable and scalable system.