How to use websocket with Restlet framework?

Question

We have a web server written in Restlet framework, now we want to implement websocket to replace long polling design which cause some performance issue. Checked RestLet's forum and document, looks websocket is no support yet and even not in schedule.And we don't want to replace Restlet with some other frame work since it will be big change, now we comes out some design proposals, and not sure which one is best:

• Start another Jetty server, and use Jetty's websocket lib to handle websocket connection;
  • Prons:No need self develop websocket lib base on Restlet;
  • Cons: Need have 2 server listening on different ports.
• Develop our own websocket lib based on Restlet:
  • Prons: No need start second server;
  • Cons: Big development effort.

We are still investigating, appreciate for any sharing and valuable comments, thanks!!

Answer 1

Websockets are not supported yet in the Restlet framework, there is an issue opened : https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/893