Discover the secrets of high-performance web browsing!

High Performance Browser Networking is an essential book for any web developer who wants to truly understand network technologies and improve the speed and efficiency of their applications. Learn how to overcome fundamental network limitations and take advantage of the latest innovations in web technologies.

This book explains in detail the key networking principles that affect web application performance. You will get an overview of the latest standards such as HTTP/2, improvements to XMLHttpRequest, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC. With this knowledge you will be able to build modern browser applications that are faster, more reliable, and provide a better user experience.

The author guides you from the basics to advanced concepts that will significantly enhance your understanding of how client-server communication works. This will enable you to optimize data loading, reduce latency, and fully leverage the potential of modern web technologies.

Why get this book?

• A detailed look at network protocols and their impact on web performance.
• Practical advice for implementing the latest web standards and technologies.
• Improvements in speed and responsiveness of your web applications.
• Expanded knowledge of asynchronous technologies such as SSE, WebSocket, and WebRTC.
• Useful not only for developers but for anyone who wants to understand how internet connectivity works in practice.

Key features of the book:

• Comprehensive and clear explanations of basic and advanced networking concepts.
• An overview of historical and current standards of web protocols.
• Detailed analysis of modern technologies for real-time communication over the web.
• Usage examples in real web projects and applications.
• An ideal resource for improving your web development skills with regard to performance and efficiency.