HTTP - History & Performance

Explore the evolution and performance aspects of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol in this comprehensive conference talk. Trace the history of HTTP and understand how it became an integral part of the web. Delve into web performance optimization techniques, including minimization, concatenation, image spriting, and resource inlining. Discover the impact of TLS and HTTPS on performance and learn about the advancements in HTTP/2. Gain insights into best practices, statistics, and practical tips to enhance user experience through efficient HTTP implementation. Examine archaic RFCs, study informative diagrams, and review extensive lists of best practices to master the intricacies of this ubiquitous protocol.