Keep-Alive
A mechanism that reuses a single TCP connection for multiple HTTP requests, reducing latency by avoiding repeated TCP handshakes.
Related Protocols
Mentioned in Guides
HTTP Request Lifecycle: From URL to Response
HTTP Fundamentals
Debugging Connection Reset Errors
Debugging & Troubleshooting
TCP Three-Way Handshake and Connection Lifecycle
DNS & Networking
Server-Sent Events (SSE) Implementation Guide
Real-Time Protocols
WebSocket vs Server-Sent Events: Choosing the Right Protocol
Real-Time Protocols
Connection Management and Keep-Alive
Performance & Optimization
Migrating from WebSocket to Server-Sent Events
Migration & Upgrades
Connection Draining: Graceful Shutdown Without Dropping Requests
Production Infrastructure
API Gateway Retry and Timeout Policies
API Gateway Patterns