Y'all are sleeping on HTTP/3
HTTP/3, utilizing the QUIC protocol, now accounts for over 30% of web traffic, enhancing speed and reliability while addressing TCP limitations, though challenges in tooling and support persist.
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HTTP/3, built on the QUIC protocol, is rapidly gaining traction, with over 30% of web traffic now utilizing it. Unlike its predecessor, HTTP/2, which relies on TCP, HTTP/3 uses a UDP-based approach that significantly reduces latency and improves connection reliability. This shift addresses several limitations of TCP, such as head-of-line blocking and slow connection setups, particularly in dynamic network environments. QUIC allows for faster connections with fewer round trips, supports connection migration, and enables multiplexing without the delays associated with TCP. Major browsers and cloud providers have adopted HTTP/3, making it increasingly relevant for web developers. However, challenges remain, including the need for better tooling and language support for QUIC. Despite some skepticism from network engineers regarding QUIC's performance and security, its advantages in real-time communication and user experience are compelling. As the transition to HTTP/3 continues, developers are encouraged to explore its capabilities and contribute to its evolution.
- HTTP/3 is now supported by all major browsers and cloud providers.
- QUIC improves connection speed and reliability compared to TCP.
- The protocol addresses issues like head-of-line blocking and connection delays.
- There are ongoing challenges in tooling and language support for QUIC.
- The adoption of HTTP/3 is expected to enhance user experience across various applications.
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8 commentsNode has been slowly working along towards QUIC support. I dunno where Go is. https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/53256
In my own testing the benefit of going dns-over-http3 is that it finally brings dns-over-https down to speeds comparable to dns-over-tls.
I wonder what is left on the table by not going the simple route of having a "dedicated protocol" over udp (understand what I mean, not what im saying).
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