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This document describes the architecture and design considerations for reliable, high-performing chat applications. It uses the SignalR Service to implement multi-factor authentication working with Azure App Service.
Architecture
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Dataflow
- Web chat app connects to SignalR Service and receives token
- User logs into app with multi-factor authentication; if passed, SignalR endpoint and bearer token returned
- User connects to the SignalR Service with endpoint and token
Components
Key technology used to implement this architecture:
Next steps
Product documentation:
Microsoft Learn modules:
- Replace client-side polling with ASP.NET Core SignalR
- Configure Azure App Services
- Explore Azure App Service