title: Mysql realtime messaging
body: <p>Not sure if this question is correct for here, if not I shall remove it.</p>
  
  <p>I am creating a social network ios app with backend AWS EC2, I use php and MYSQL to run it.</p>
  
  <p>I am now wondering how would I go about adding instant messaging to my app, realtime kind of like firebase..</p>
  
  <p>Not sure how to go ahead with this or what to use, maybe there is some kind of framework to use with mysql, not sure and that is why I would like to try and get some advice from people with more experience in this area...</p>
  
  <p>Not sure how I would connect all the user details from my current mysql DB to i.e firebase or whatever service I user!</p>
  
  <p>If anyone can help me or put me in the right direction please do!</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance!</p>