Communication Protocols You Should Know
Communication Protocols You Should Know In today’s digital world, devices talk to each other using rules called communication protocols. They tell data how to be formatted, how to travel, and how to be checked for mistakes. Knowing a few basics helps you troubleshoot, design better systems, and protect information. Think in layers. The Internet Protocol (IP) moves data from one machine to another. The Transport layer decides how to deliver that data: TCP creates a reliable, ordered channel; UDP sends short messages quickly but without guarantees. Newer options like QUIC run on UDP to blend speed with reliability. ...