UDP: The Best Layer 4 Protocol for Specific Application Types
Offered By: Practical Networking via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the advantages of UDP (User Datagram Protocol) as a Layer 4 protocol in this informative 12-minute video. Learn about three types of applications better suited for UDP than TCP, debunking common misconceptions about UDP's capabilities. Discover how UDP excels in scenarios involving small requests and responses, applications with built-in reliability, and live or streamed content. Gain insights into the QUIC protocol and understand why UDP is preferred for certain networking tasks. Enhance your knowledge of networking protocols and their practical applications in various scenarios.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Why do people think UDP sucks?
- Applications with Small Requests and Small Responses
- Applications with built-in reliability
- QUIC
- Applications that involve Live or Streamed Content
- Outro
Taught by
Practical Networking
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