Real-time Communication

Socket.IO based real-time updates across all Fleksa products.

Overview

The Real-time Communication system enables instant updates across all Fleksa applications using Socket.IO, ensuring data synchronization and live notifications.

Key Features

Live Updates

• Order status changes
• New order notifications
• Payment confirmations
• Kitchen display updates

Cross-App Sync

• Dashboard ↔ Kitchen display
• POS ↔ Customer apps
• Multiple device sync
• Branch synchronization

Push Notifications

• Order updates to customers
• Staff alerts
• System notifications
• Custom event triggers

Connection Management

• Automatic reconnection
• Offline queue
• Connection status tracking
• Room-based channels

Architecture

Socket.IO Server

• Runs alongside API server
• Handles WebSocket connections
• Manages room subscriptions
• Broadcasts events

Event Types

// Order events
'order:created'
'order:updated'
'order:status_changed'

// Kitchen events
'kitchen:item_ready'
'kitchen:bump'

// Notification events
'notification:new'
'notification:read'

// Sync events
'sync:menu_updated'
'sync:settings_changed'

Room Structure

shop:{shop_id}         - All shop events
shop:{shop_id}:orders  - Order updates
shop:{shop_id}:kitchen - Kitchen events
user:{user_id}         - User notifications