MichaelHoffmann/AGORA — Issue #187: 5 seconds update frequency
Author: MichaelHoffmann
Created: 2012-02-24 19:12:16+00:00
State: open

As we know, our 5 seconds update frequency for maps causes a lot of server-client interaction. If you leave a map open without doing anything, you could have thousands of interactions without any use. Waste of energy.

What about this: the update is ONLY important for synchronous collaboration on the same map. In connection with the chat-function described in issue #181 we could implement something like a switch: If somebody joins me when I am working on a map, I should be informed immediately about that on the sidebar that is described in issue #181. At the same time, this action could be combined with an action that turns on the 5 second update frequency. As long as it not turned on, only pushing "enter" would initiate a contact with the database.

Would that be feasible?