EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF HTTP PROTOCOL VERSIONS

The performance of different versions of HTTP protocol (HTTP/1, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3) based on real website data was studied and compared. The main objective of the study was to analyze several key aspects of each protocol in order to identify their features, advantages and disadvantages. Web page load time is an important metric affecting user experience. A faster page load time provides a more positive user interaction with the website. The number of HTTP requests required to load a page has an impact on data transfer performance. Fewer requests can improve the performance of a website. The amount of data that needs to be transferred to display content on a page is also relevant when evaluating the performance of protocols. Protocol security analysis was also included in the study, given the importance of protecting user data in today's network environment. This approach helps in determining which protocol is best suited to specific requirements and usage conditions. The results and findings contribute to informed choices in the development of web applications and sites, which can ultimately improve user experience and online performance.