http2

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A Dart implementation of the HTTP/2 protocol, enabling high-performance, multiplexed communication between clients and servers. Built for use in Flutter and other Dart applications, it supports modern web standards with efficient request handling and reduced latency. The package is part of the official Dart HTTP ecosystem and integrates seamlessly with existing HTTP workflows. It is designed for developers who need faster network interactions through HTTP/2's advanced features like stream multiplexing and header compression.

Use cases

High-performance API clients
Real-time data streaming
Efficient mobile and desktop networking
Reducing latency in web services
Multi-streamed HTTP communication

Key features

Supports HTTP/2 multiplexing
Built-in header compression
Secure connections via TLS
Integration with Dart's HttpClient
Lightweight and modular design

Suitable for

Developers building fast network apps
Apps requiring concurrent requests
Projects using modern HTTP protocols
Flutter apps needing optimized networking
Backend services with high throughput

Considerations

Requires TLS for full HTTP/2 support
Limited to Dart environments
Not suitable for HTTP/1.1 only use cases
Depends on underlying platform networking stack
May require additional configuration for custom servers

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A composable, Future-based library for making HTTP requests.

package:http contains a set of high-level functions and classes that make it easy to consume HTTP resources. It's multi-platform, and supports mobile, desktop, and the browser.

Packages

Package	Description	Version
cronet_http	An Android Flutter plugin that provides access to the Cronet HTTP client.
cupertino_http	A macOS/iOS Flutter plugin that provides access to the Foundation URL Loading System.
flutter_http_example	An Flutter app that demonstrates how to configure and use `package:http`.	—
http	A composable, multi-platform, Future-based API for HTTP requests.
http2	A HTTP/2 implementation in Dart.
http_client_conformance_tests	A library that tests whether implementations of package:http's `Client` class behave as expected.
http_multi_server	A `dart:io` `HttpServer` wrapper that handles requests from multiple servers.
http_parser	A platform-independent package for parsing and serializing HTTP formats.
http_profile	A library used by HTTP client authors to integrate with the DevTools Network View.
ok_http	An Android Flutter plugin that provides access to the OkHttp HTTP client and the OkHttp WebSocket API.
web_socket	Any easy-to-use library for communicating with WebSockets that has multiple implementations.
web_socket_channel	StreamChannel wrappers for WebSockets. Provides a cross-platform WebSocketChannel API.
web_socket_conformance_tests	A library that tests whether implementations of `package:web_socket`'s `WebSocket` class behave as expected.