System Design · Junior · Question 3 of 75
How does HTTPS differ from HTTP?
- ✓Correct answer: Traffic is encrypted and the server's authenticity is verified via TLS
- 2HTTPS is faster because it compresses all server responses
- 3HTTPS allows only GET requests, while HTTP allows any method
Explanation
TLS protects against eavesdropping and tampering, and the certificate confirms you're talking to the real server. Many modern browser APIs (Service Worker, geolocation, HTTP/2 in browsers) work only over HTTPS.