📦 TCP or UDP — which one should you use? In this video, we explain the Transport Layer of the TCP/IP model and break down the key differences between TCP and UDP with real-world use cases.
TCP vs UDP: Which one to use? Learn the differences and use cases in this video.
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Love the package delivery analogy for explaining UDP and TCP! However, I think the UDP guy's actions could better illustrate the connectionless nature of UDP. Instead of kicking the package, why not have him simply throw it from a distance without waiting for confirmation? This would show how UDP prioritizes speed over reliability.
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The TCP/IP model powers the internet — and every developer should know it. This video makes the layers and protocols crystal clear, even if you’re just starting out.
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TCP/IP goal (1970s): “Any host can talk to any host.” Blockwidth goal (2020s): “Any intent-carrying signal can arrive predictably enough to keep independent machines in better sync and coordination.”
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🚀 TCP vs. UDP: The Handshake That Makes All the Difference 🤝 When devices communicate over the internet, they rely on two key transport protocols: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol). While both get your data from point A to point B, they do it in very different ways—with trade-offs that matter depending on the use case. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you understand when to use which:
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TCP & IP --> TCP = Transmission Control Protocol --> IP = Internet Protocol. " IP: Like your house address (tells where data should go " " TCP: Like a delivery system ( makes sure the parcel/data reaches safely, in order, without loss ".
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TCP & IP --> TCP = Transmission Control Protocol --> IP = Internet Protocol. " IP: Like your house address (tells where data should go " " TCP: Like a delivery system ( makes sure the parcel/data reaches safely, in order, without loss ".
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New blog post: Ethernet Frames: The Unsung Heroes of Your Network Without them, your data’s just chaos in the void. With them, we get order, VLANs, and fewer broadcast meltdowns. A quick guide to Layer 2 for anyone brushing up on CCNA or just curious how networks actually keep it together.
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Day 28️⃣ | GATE 2026 CSE Preparation 📚 Topic of the Day: Computer Networks – OSI & TCP/IP Models 🔑 Key Points: OSI Model: 7 Layers (Physical → Application) TCP/IP Model: 4 Layers (Link, Internet, Transport, Application) Functions of each layer (Encapsulation, Addressing, Error Control, Routing) Protocol examples: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, IP, TCP, UDP, Ethernet ⚡ Tip: Always compare OSI vs TCP/IP – GATE often asks differences & mapping between them. #GATE2026 #CSE #ComputerNetworks #OSIMode #TCPIP #GatePreparation #Day28
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Every new TCP connection = 3-way handshake overhead. Keep-Alive keeps the connection open, skipping the repeated setup → faster requests, lower latency. 🚀"
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