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how can i update realtime status of a user, if the browser got terminated?
 
If the browser is terminated, you lose the connection between the client-side (browser) and the server-side. As a result, you cannot update the real-time status of the user directly.

However, there are a few workarounds to handle this situation:

1. Heartbeat mechanism: Implement a heartbeat mechanism where the client-side regularly sends requests to the server-side to indicate that it is still active. If the server does not receive a heartbeat within a specific time frame, it can assume that the browser has been terminated and update the user's status accordingly.

2. Offline status detection: You can track the last active timestamp of the user and mark them as offline if a certain amount of time has passed since their last activity. You can periodically check the database for users who have not interacted within the specified time frame and update their status accordingly.

3. Push notifications: Implement push notifications to inform the user about updates even when their browser is not active. When an update is received on the server-side, you can send a push notification to the user's device, alerting them about the new status.

4. Websockets: Use Websockets to establish a persistent connection between the client-side and the server-side. Websockets allow bidirectional communication, so even if the browser is terminated and then reopens, the connection can be reestablished, and real-time updates can continue.

5. Long polling: Implement long polling, where the client-side sends a request to the server-side and holds that request open until there is new data to be sent. When the server has an update, it responds to the request, and the client-side immediately sends another request, creating a loop. This way, the server can push updates to the client as soon as they are available.

Remember that these workarounds have their own limitations and considerations, such as server load, network connectivity, and battery life on mobile devices. Choose the approach that best suits your application's requirements and infrastructure capabilities.
 

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