The Difference Between TCP and UDP

All computers in the world use a protocol called TCP/IP to use the internet. Information can be sent through two methods. The two protocols are TCP and UDP.

TCP

 TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol. If you use this method you are guarenteed delivery. TCP connects with the computer it is sending data to. It sends a group of packet until the whole file is sent. After the first packets are sent it sends an acknowledgment that it has recieved the packets. Then it sends the next group and the process keeps going. IF any packets are lost it resends it automatically. This is why TCP is typically used, so when browsing pages so hlf the page dosen`t load.

UDP

UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. UDP sends the complete packet of data in one shot. It does not guarantee delivery. UDP is typically used for streaming video like on Youtube or on another site. UDP is faster since it does not have to send data in groups and wait for acknowledgment.