Review:
Transmission Control Protocol (tcp)
overall review score: 4.5
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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a core protocol of the Internet protocol suite that facilitates communication between devices by managing the exchange of data packets.
Key Features
- Connection-oriented communication
- Reliable data delivery
- Flow control
- Error detection and correction
Pros
- Ensures reliable data delivery through error detection and correction mechanisms
- Provides flow control to prevent overwhelming receivers with data
- Widely used in networking for its robustness and efficiency
Cons
- May introduce latency due to the overhead of managing connections and ensuring reliability
- Not suitable for real-time applications that require low latency