Review:
User Datagram Protocol (udp)
overall review score: 4.2
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User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a connectionless protocol that operates at the transport layer of the Internet Protocol (IP) suite. It is often used for applications where speed and efficiency are more important than reliability.
Key Features
- Connectionless communication
- Low overhead
- Fast transmission speed
- No error recovery or flow control
Pros
- Faster transmission speed compared to TCP
- Lower overhead due to lack of connection setup
Cons
- Lack of reliability and error recovery
- No flow control mechanism may lead to packet loss