UDP
Hardware & IoT
udp
user datagram protocol
connectionless
real-time
iot
networking
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a connectionless transport protocol that provides fast, low-overhead data transmission. Used for real-time applications, gaming, streaming, and IoT scenarios where speed matters more than guaranteed delivery. Learn when to use UDP vs TCP.
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TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the fundamental suite of protocols that powers the internet. Learn how data is transmitted across networks, IP addressing, ports, and how IoT devices communicate over the internet.
IoT (Internet of Things)
IoT connects everyday objects to the internet. Learn to build smart devices, home automation systems, and connected projects.