HTTP/2 in Action

HTTP/2 introduces request multiplexing and request prioritization, which allows the web to handle the ever-increasing traffic that makes up modern websites.

HTTP/2 in Action is a complete guide to HTTP/2, one of the core protocols of the web. Concentrating practical matters, this interesting book presents key HTTP/2 concepts such as frames, streams, and multiplexing and explores how they affect the performance and behaviour of your web sites.

Key Features

·   Upgrading to HTTP/2

·   Frames, streams, and multiplexing

·   Implementing server push

Audience

Written for developers or website administrators with a basic understanding of web development. Some chapters use JavaScriptbased examples but the techniques should apply to any HTTP/2 implementation.

Author Bio

Barry Pollard is a professional software developer with nearly two decades of industry experience developing and supporting software and infrastructure. He has a keen interest in web technologies, performance tuning, security, and the practical usage of technology.