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Firmware updates over WebSocket

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The first live firmware-update path shipped, streaming new firmware to a connected board over a WebSocket. This gave a fast, in-browser way to push updates before the full server-based OTA system arrived. It proved out the update flow that later became seamless over-the-air delivery. Even in its early form, it removed the need for external flashing tools.

An early glimpse of effortless updates.