HTTP/1.1 vs HTTP/3

Developers should learn HTTP/1 meets developers should learn and use http/3 to enhance web application performance, especially for latency-sensitive use cases like video streaming, online gaming, and real-time communication. 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/3

Developers should learn and use HTTP/3 to enhance web application performance, especially for latency-sensitive use cases like video streaming, online gaming, and real-time communication

Pros

• It is increasingly supported by major browsers, servers, and CDNs, making it essential for optimizing user experience in high-traffic environments and improving security with mandatory TLS encryption
• Related to: quic, tls

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. HTTP/1.1 is a concept while HTTP/3 is a protocol. We picked HTTP/1.1 based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

HTTP/1.1 wins

Based on overall popularity. HTTP/1.1 is more widely used, but HTTP/3 excels in its own space.