将新数据从Node REST API推送到React-Native

Question

Problem

I've created a REST API using Node and a client app using React-Native.

So far I've configured it so the client app makes HTTP requests to the server.

Now I need to push new data from the server to the client as soon as it is available. I need to push different data to the client app depending on which user is logged in.

I haven't done this before and I've been having trouble finding a good solution online, partially because I don't know the correct terminology.

The server will pull the data from an external API, save it to MongoDB via Mongoose. I then need to push the new data to the client

If anyone has any suggestions that would be great!

Environment

Node.js with Express v4.16.4 React-Native v0.58.0-rc.2 Mongoose v5.4.5

Firebase is already installed in the react-native app. I'm proficient with both Mongoose and Firebase so either one could be good for the push queue if applicable.

Thanks!

Answer 1

1. can use socket.io
Server send data to client using Web socket(socket.io).

2. can use firebase push notification.
Server can create new notification to firebase, and client can received signal from firebase, and get data from server via REST api.