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Networking
2025-05-03|8 min read

Why SCTP Is Not Widely Used Despite Its Technical Advantages

Explore why Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) remains niche despite offering features that improve on both TCP and UDP, including NAT issues, lack of OS support, and ecosystem inertia.

Networking
2025-02-14|8 min read

UDP vs TCP: How Much Faster Is UDP Really?

Understanding the performance differences between UDP and TCP protocols, when speed matters, and why UDP isn't always the faster choice in real-world applications.

Networking
2025-01-01|8 min read

When is it Appropriate to Use UDP Instead of TCP?

UDP trades reliability for speed and simplicity. Learn when to choose UDP over TCP for real-time applications, gaming, streaming, and scenarios where low latency matters more than guaranteed delivery.