Gzip Compress/Decompress

GZIP is a commonly used file compression format, and also the name of the compression software in the GNU project. It is primarily used in Unix and Linux systems to compress files, reducing storage space and network transmission time.

Main features of GZIP include:

1. Uses the DEFLATE compression algorithm, which combines LZ77 algorithm and Huffman coding.

2. High compression efficiency, particularly suitable for text-based files.

3. Typically used for compressing single files rather than multi-file archives.

4. In web development, GZIP compression is widely used to reduce webpage transmission size and improve loading speed.

For website optimization, enabling GZIP compression can significantly reduce data transmission volume, improve page loading speed, and enhance user experience. Most modern web servers support GZIP compression, which can be easily enabled through configuration.