Definition:
- HTTP Pull: Traditional HTTP model where the client initiates requests to the server to retrieve data. The server responds only when requested.
- HTTP Push: Server-initiated communication where the server sends data to the client without the client explicitly requesting it at that moment.
Example:
- HTTP Pull:
REST API calls
GET /api/users/123- HTTP Push: Server-Sent Events (SSE) WebSocket Push Notifications HTTP/2 Server Push