Node.js - What does “socket hang up” mean in simple words?

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I would like to know what socket hang up means in very simple words.

@JClassic I saw that question but it doesn't explain in simple words what socket hang up means. I don't have an example, I just want to know what it means — Liz Parody, Jul 10 '19 at 21:13

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 10 '19 at 21:27

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Without a specific situation it's hard to say, but usually it means the communication between user and server failed, possibly due to too much time without a response.

answered Jul 10 '19 at 21:27

John D

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 10 '19 at 21:45

Socket hang up in simple term means that the connection establishment failed while making an attempt for it.

Why it happens - as you already know, is possible because of various reasons. Generally happens because the server becomes unresponsive hence the connection was never established as expected.

Node.js - What does “socket hang up” mean in simple words?

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