Open Source Project
socket.io-client-csharp (Unofficial Fork)
Role: Contributor & Maintainer (Unofficial Fork)
Duration: 1 Month (Fix + Testing)
Overview
Contributed to socket.io-client-csharp to fix deserialization issues for large payloads and support pluggable serializers. PR not merged, but used across Cloud RPA suite.
Challenge
Original client failed on large or complex JSON payloads and only supported System.Text.Json.
The Process
Created a pluggable serializer interface, added Newtonsoft.Json support, ensured compatibility and stability via test coverage.
Solution
Enhanced the library to handle high-volume real-time communication, added event flexibility, and deployed the fork in production systems.
Outcome
Improved reliability and flexibility of real-time communication infrastructure across all RPA services.
Technologies
Key Learnings
Deepened understanding of real-time comms, socket serialization pitfalls, and open-source contribution workflows.