gRPC [Golang] Master Class Build Modern API and Microservices - HTTP/2

The video tutorial explains the differences between HTTP 1.1 and HTTP2, highlighting the performance improvements of HTTP2. It covers the limitations of HTTP 1.1, such as opening new TCP connections for each request and lack of header compression. HTTP2, released in 2015, offers features like multiplexing, server push, and header compression, which reduce latency and improve efficiency. The tutorial also discusses how GRPC leverages HTTP2 to provide enhanced security and performance for API implementations.

What is one of the main advantages of HTTP2 over HTTP 1.1?

• It improves latency and speed.

• It is less secure.

• It requires multiple TCP connections.

• It uses more bandwidth.

How does HTTP 1.1 handle multiple requests?

• By using a single TCP connection for all requests.

• By using server push to send data.

• By opening a new TCP connection for each request.

• By compressing headers to save bandwidth.

What is the primary mechanism of HTTP 1.1 for data exchange?

• Request-response

• Header compression

• Multiplexing

• Server push

What feature of HTTP2 allows it to send multiple messages over a single connection?

• Header compression

• Multiplexing

• Request-response mechanism

• Plain text headers

Which protocol is a great match for HTTP2 due to its binary nature?

• XML

• JSON

• Protocol Buffers

• HTML

What is a key security feature of HTTP2?

• SSL is required by default.

• SSL is optional.

• It uses plain text for data transmission.

• It does not support encryption.

Why is gRPC considered revolutionary in the context of HTTP2?

• It leverages HTTP2 for improved performance and security.

• It uses HTTP 1.1 for better compatibility.

• It requires multiple TCP connections.

• It does not support binary protocols.