How do TCP and UDP differ?
Answer
•TCP — reliable, with delivery acknowledgment.
•UDP — fast, without guarantees.
•TCP: HTTP, email, files.
•UDP: streaming, gaming, VoIP.
•TCP is slower due to handshake.
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