Trend Report

Brief: HTTP/2 Will Bestow Instant Performance Benefits

Developers Should Take Steps To Get The Most From The New Web Protocol

John M. Wargo
Mark Grannan
 and  three contributors
Oct 02, 2015

Summary

The new HTTP/2 standard has been ratified and implemented in most web browsers and many web servers; by the end of 2015, all leading browsers and web servers will support the protocol. While many AD&D pros remain unsure of the impact it will have on existing applications, the good news is that HTTP/2 will provide instant performance benefits for most environments. This brief explores the changes a development organization must implement, such as transport layer security and better image processing, to get maximum benefit from HTTP/2.

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