# Computing - Client & Server Model

> Source: https://ollybritton.com/notes/a-level/computing/topics/client-server-model/ · Updated: 2021-03-02 · Tags: computing, school, networking

##### What is the main limitation of HTTP communication??
The client has to request the data for it to be sent.

##### What is the advantage of WebSockets??
It is full-duplex.

##### Why are smaller packets in the WebSocket protocol beneficial??
Because the connection can be faster.

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