🚀 HTTPX: the modern HTTP client that’s changing the game in Python
In the Python development world, the Requests library has reigned for years. But today a more modern and powerful alternative is emerging: HTTPX ⚡
This article explains why HTTPX is gaining traction, especially in applications that require high performance, concurrency, and HTTP/2 support.
🔍 Key points#
- ⚙️ Native async/await support → ideal for thousands of concurrent requests.
- 🚄 HTTP/2 compatible → more efficient connections.
- 🤝 Requests-like API → easy transition.
- 🧩 More flexible thanks to its Transport API.
🚀 HTTPX vs Requests: what really changes?
A short, direct version suitable for LinkedIn.
⚔️ Quick comparison: Requests vs HTTPX#
| Feature | Requests 🐍 | HTTPX ⚡ |
|---|---|---|
| Async support | ❌ No async/await support | ✅ Yes, ideal for thousands of concurrent requests |
| HTTP/2 | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, faster and more efficient connections |
| API | ⭐ Very simple and stable | ⭐ Similar to Requests, easy transition |
| Flexibility | Basic but solid | 🔧 More extensible (Transport API, advanced timeouts) |
| Best use cases | Simple scripts, automation | Microservices, high load, modern apps |
🧠 In short#
Requests works like making a phone call and waiting for the response 📞.
HTTPX works like sending many messages at once and receiving responses without waiting around ⏱️.
That is why HTTPX is better when your application needs to talk to many services at the same time.
More information at the link 👇
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