About Sockets

Avoid these except for expensive parts. Not only do they add to the expense, but they actually reduce reliability by providing many little connections that can oxidize.

Also, most sockets won't work at all for double-sided boards using these simple construction methods without plated-through holes. That's because you need to solder to both top and bottom ends of the pins, but the socket body prevents access to the top trace.

See also Printed Circuit Construction