UDP Explained | The Fast Transport Protocol

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Most people learn TCP first because it handles reliable delivery. But the internet needs a second transport protocol that focuses on speed. That protocol is UDP. It is simple. It is fast. It is used everywhere communication must be real time. Many modern applications rely on UDP to deliver data quickly even if some packets get lost. This article explains what UDP is, why it exists and where it is…

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