HTTP/2 is an updated version of the HTTP protocol designed to improve the performance and efficiency of data transmission over the web. HTTP/2 introduces several new features compared to HTTP/1.1.
Advantages of HTTP/2:
- Multiplexing: Allows multiple requests and responses to be sent simultaneously over a single TCP connection, eliminating delays related to connection blocking.
- Header compression: Reduces the size of transmitted HTTP headers, improving data transmission efficiency.
- Server push: Enables the server to send resources to the client before they are requested, speeding up page load times.
- Prioritization: Allows setting priorities for individual data streams, improving the performance of loading important resources.
- Reduced latency: By sending multiple data streams simultaneously, HTTP/2 reduces latency and speeds up web page loading.
