QUIC vs HTTP/2

Developers should learn QUIC when building high-performance web applications, real-time communication systems, or any service requiring low-latency and secure data transfer, such as video streaming, online gaming, or IoT devices 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.

QUIC

Nice Pick

Developers should learn QUIC when building high-performance web applications, real-time communication systems, or any service requiring low-latency and secure data transfer, such as video streaming, online gaming, or IoT devices

Pros

• It's particularly useful for reducing connection establishment time and handling packet loss more efficiently than traditional TCP-based protocols
• Related to: http-3, udp

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

These tools serve different purposes. QUIC is a protocol while HTTP/2 is a concept. We picked QUIC based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

QUIC wins

Based on overall popularity. QUIC is more widely used, but HTTP/2 excels in its own space.