Real-Time Auction Demo

Experience our hybrid auction system with real-time bidding, WebSocket updates, and live auction management. Open multiple browser tabs to see real-time updates across different views.

How to Test Real-Time Features

  • 1Open this page in multiple browser tabs or windows
  • 2Use the Auction Control Panel to change phases (admin access)
  • 3Place bids in one tab and watch them appear instantly in other tabs
  • 4Watch the connection status indicators and real-time stats

Live Auction

Phase: RESERVATION • Ended remaining

Total Items
3
Reservation Phase

Subscribers can reserve items at Buy Now prices

Live Auction

Open bidding with reservation holder advantages

Auction Ended

Final results and winner notifications

Vintage Oak Dining Table
Available

Vintage Oak Dining Table

Current Bid:$250.00
Bids:5
Porcelain Vase Set
Reserved
Reserved

Porcelain Vase Set

Current Bid:$75.00
Bids:3
Sterling Silver Tea Service
Available

Sterling Silver Tea Service

Current Bid:$450.00
Bids:8

Real-Time Connection Status

WebSocket Connected
Auction ID: demo-auction-123

✨ This page uses Socket.IO for real-time updates

🔄 Try opening multiple tabs to see live bidding

📡 All bid updates will appear instantly across all connected users

Technical Implementation

Real-Time Features

  • • Socket.IO WebSocket connections
  • • Real-time bid updates
  • • Live auction phase changes
  • • Connection status monitoring
  • • Automatic fallback to HTTP polling

Auction Features

  • • Hybrid reservation/auction system
  • • Reservation holder advantages
  • • Multiple auction phases
  • • Buy-now during reservation phase
  • • Real-time stats and monitoring