okhttp
An efficient HTTP client for JVM, Android, and GraalVM with HTTP/2, connection pooling, caching, and modern TLS support.
What is okhttp?
OkHttp is an HTTP client library for the JVM, Android, and GraalVM, designed to make network communication efficient and reliable. It solves the problem of slow and unstable HTTP requests by providing built-in performance optimizations like HTTP/2 support, connection pooling, and response caching. It also handles network issues gracefully with automatic recovery and supports modern security standards like TLS 1.3.
Java and Kotlin developers building Android, server-side, or desktop applications that require robust HTTP networking. It's particularly valuable for teams needing a production-ready client with strong performance and standards compliance.
Developers choose OkHttp because it's efficient by default, follows modern HTTP specifications closely, and is backed by Square's meticulous engineering. Its combination of performance features, network resilience, and a clean, fluent API makes it a reliable choice over lower-level HTTP libraries.
Overview
Square’s meticulous HTTP client for the JVM, Android, and GraalVM.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Android apps that make frequent API calls
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