Best HTTP is the definitive networking solution for Unity, designed for developers who demand both versatility and power. Seamlessly compatible with Unity versions from 2021.1 onwards, it offers unparalleled cross-platform support, spanning Desktop, Mobile, UWP, and Web Browsers. With its advanced feature set, it goes beyond basic HTTP requests, offering support for HTTPS, HTTP/2, and providing flexibility with versatile request outcome handling via traditional callbacks, Unity coroutines, and the modern async-await pattern.
Not only is Best HTTP universally compatible without requiring special server setups, but it also boasts advanced features like caching, multiple authentication methods, cookie management, compression, streaming, and a rich set of customization options. A standout feature is its built-in profiler, giving developers deep insights into memory usage and network operations, ensuring optimal performance and facilitating debugging.
Comparatively, Best HTTP outshines UnityWebRequest in many aspects, from its advanced DNS caching capabilities to its structured diagnostic logging. Whether you’re working on a simple app or an expansive multiplayer game, Best HTTP ensures that your network operations are efficient, secure, and consistent. With source code inclusion and robust documentation, developers are equipped with all the tools they need for successful network implementations.
🔥 Core Dependency for Extended Functionality 🔥
Best HTTP stands as the backbone for a multitude of specialized networking assets. Its robust and efficient architecture serves as a fundamental dependency, powering numerous other packages like Best WebSockets, Best MQTT, Best Socket.IO, Best SignalR and more. This central role ensures that when you invest in Best HTTP, you’re not just getting a standalone package, but a gateway to a suite of advanced networking tools, all unified in their reliability and performance.
Key Features
- Unity Compatibility: Compatible with Unity versions starting from 2021.1 onwards.
- Platform Support: Whether you’re targeting desktop, mobile, or web platforms, Best HTTP has got you covered. Experience consistent performance across all major platforms supported by Unity:
- 💻 Desktop Platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS.
- 📱 Mobile Platforms: iOS, Android.
- Additional Support: Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and WebGL.
- Furthermore, user reports suggest that Best HTTP also functions on the following platforms. However, due to the lack of testing capabilities, official support for these platforms is not provided:
- Xbox
- PlayStation
- Nintendo Switch
- Please note that while there is evidence of compatibility with these platforms, I’m unable to offer official support or guarantee full functionality due to testing limitations.
- Request Handling Flexibility:
- Traditional Callbacks: Simple and straightforward response handling.
- Unity Coroutines: Non-blocking operations integrated with Unity’s workflow.
- Async-Await Pattern: Linear, non-blocking code for asynchronous operations.
- Advanced Networking Features:
- 🔥 Connection Pooling for both HTTP/1 and HTTP/2.
- 🔥 DNS Caching with prefetching capabilities.
- Advanced response processing with support for authentication challenges, trailing headers, and more.
- Performance Tuning: Fine-tune the asset to your application’s needs, adjusting parameters for optimal performance and minimal resource usage.
- 🔥Memory Buffer Pooling: Optimized memory management through buffer pooling reduces allocations and garbage collections, leading to smoother performance, especially in large upload or download scenarios.
- Server Compatibility: No special server setup required, works with legacy and latest server technologies.
- Protocol Support:
- Supports both HTTP and HTTPS protocols for secure communication.
- 🔥Advanced support for HTTP/2 features, including trailing headers for scenarios like GRPC.
- Efficient Data Management:
- 🔥Caching Mechanisms: Reduce redundant network requests.
- Compression: Gzip and deflate algorithms for bandwidth optimization.
- Data Transfer:
- 🔥 Streaming: Support for streaming both downloads and uploads to avoid memory bottlenecks.
- 📰 Forms: url-encoded, multipart, json
- Encoding: Chunked and raw
- Request Customization: Customizable headers, timeouts, and other parameters.
- 🔥 Profiler Integration:
- Memory Profiler: Monitor internal memory usage.
- Network Profiler: Granular analysis with features like byte tracking, connection analysis, and DNS cache profiling.
- Debugging and Logging: Comprehensive logging options for insights and debugging.
- 🔐 Security and Authentication:
- Multiple authentication methods supported: Basic, Digest, and Bearer token.
- 🍪 Cookie Management: Effortless cookie handling for web applications.
- Extensions & Plugins: Built to support additional extensions and plugins for extended functionality.
- Code Availability: Source code included for flexibility and customization.
Original_Link: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/network/best-http-267636
