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Streaming Real-Time Stock Market Data with Shoonya API and Java: Complete WebSocket Guide

Learn how to stream real-time tick-by-tick stock market data using Shoonya (Finvasia) WebSocket API in Java. Step-by-step tutorial covering the NorenWSAPI protocol, handshake authentication, avoiding policy violations, and building an auto-reconnecting client.

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