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UDP: The Fast Protocol

Connectionless, no guarantees, tiny overhead, and perfect for the right jobs. Every section is a drawn page beside a clear written explanation, about 7 minutes in all.

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The first drawn page of UDP: The Fast Protocol: What is UDP?
The chapter's first page: What is UDP?

In this chapter

  • What is UDP?
  • Connectionless
  • No guarantees
  • Tiny header, low overhead
  • Where UDP shines
  • UDP vs TCP at a glance

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