: Unlike standard .zip files, gzip is designed to compress single files rather than acting as a multi-file archive container; it is often paired with tar for directories (e.g., .tar.gz ). Configuration Tips
: It is the most popular method for compressing HTTP responses (JavaScript, CSS, HTML) to increase page load speeds. : Unlike standard
gzip — Support for gzip files — Python 3.14.4 documentation : Unlike standard .zip files