HTTP vs Sockets

HTTP vs Sockets

HTTP vs Sockets

Understanding the Differences between HTTP and Sockets

HTTP

  • Level: Application Layer (Layer 7)
  • Communication: Request-Response (one-way)
  • Connection: Short-lived (stateless)
  • Protocol: HTTP (TCP-based)
  • Use Cases: Web requests, APIs
  • State: Stateless (unless using sessions)
  • Scalability: Scalable for large requests

Socket

  • Level: Transport Layer (Layer 4)
  • Communication: Full-duplex (two-way)
  • Connection: Long-lived (persistent)
  • Protocol: TCP/UDP (lower-level protocols)
  • Use Cases: Real-time apps, custom protocols
  • State: Stateful (persistent connection)
  • Scalability: Scalable for real-time, long-term comm.

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