Using the HTTP/2 Server Push Technology to Reduce Web Page Loading Latency

Petrov, Pavel and Petrova, Stefka (2016): Using the HTTP/2 Server Push Technology to Reduce Web Page Loading Latency. Published in: 6th International Conference On Application Of Information And Communication Technology And Statistics In Economy And Education (ICAICTSEE-2016) Conference Proceedings (2016): pp. 308-314.

Abstract

The paper reviews the factors affecting latency when loading web pages. It concludes that nowadays network bandwidth plays an increasingly small role about the latency. An empirical research was made to find out how much the latency is reduced when using the HTTP/2 server push technology. An average by volume and by content web page is used in the tests, which includes different versions of the protocol HTTP - HTTP/1.1, HTTPS/1.1 and HTTPS/2. Experimental software is created and an external program to simulate network latency is used.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Server Push, HTTP, HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, web page, latency, lag, web server, web client
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C88 - Other Computer Software; L - Industrial Organization > L6 - Industry Studies: Manufacturing > L63 - Microelectronics ; Computers ; Communications Equipment; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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