HTTP/1.1 vs HTTP/2

Developers should learn HTTP/1 meets developers should learn and use http/2 when building modern web applications to enhance speed and user experience, especially for sites with many resources or high traffic. Here's our take.

HTTP/1.1

Nice Pick

Developers should learn HTTP/1

Pros

• 1 because it underpins most web interactions and is essential for understanding how the web works, even with newer versions like HTTP/2 and HTTP/3
• Related to: http-2, http-3

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

HTTP/2

Developers should learn and use HTTP/2 when building modern web applications to enhance speed and user experience, especially for sites with many resources or high traffic

Pros

• It is essential for performance-critical use cases like e-commerce platforms, streaming services, and real-time applications where reduced latency and efficient resource loading are crucial
• Related to: http-1-1, tls

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use HTTP/1.1 if: You want 1 because it underpins most web interactions and is essential for understanding how the web works, even with newer versions like http/2 and http/3 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use HTTP/2 if: You prioritize it is essential for performance-critical use cases like e-commerce platforms, streaming services, and real-time applications where reduced latency and efficient resource loading are crucial over what HTTP/1.1 offers.

The Bottom Line

HTTP/1.1 wins

Developers should learn HTTP/1