Swift WebSockets: Starscream or URLSession in 2021?

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    Websockets in swift for iOS and OSX

    For Swift programmers targeting iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms in 2021, there are two main libraries that can be used to connect to a WebSocket server: Starscream and URLSession. While both are capable libraries, they also have advantages and disadvantages which are important to consider before choosing one over the other.

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