DrupalCon Dublin 2016: HTTP/2: what no one is telling you

This talk covers the complexities of deploying HTTP/2, examining its core features and their implications for real-world applications. The speaker explores the protocol's single-connection model, discussing how it performs under degraded network conditions compared to HTTP/1, as well as the interaction of server push with modern browser caches. Additionally, the session addresses HTTP/2's flow control mechanism, the new considerations for implementing HPACK compression, and the challenges of troubleshooting HTTP/2 communications, highlighting new tools and techniques for effective debugging. By the end of the session, attendees will have a solid understanding of HTTP/2's advantages and potential pitfalls, equipping them to implement the protocol successfully.