How GZIP Compression Works

Explore the intricacies of GZIP compression in this informative conference talk from JSConf EU 2014. Delve into the relevance of data compression in modern computing, particularly for mobile devices and regions with limited internet connectivity. Examine the DEFLATE algorithm, which combines LZ77 and Huffman coding, and forms the core of GZIP compression. Compare various implementations such as GNU GZIP, 7-ZIP, and zopfli, understanding their performance differences. Learn about techniques to enhance compression results, including data preprocessing methods like JSON transposition. Gain valuable insights into the inner workings of this widely-used compression method and its significance in web development.

Raul Fraile: How GZIP compression works | JSConf EU 2014