Understanding TCP/IP Protocol Stack
Explore the TCP/IP protocol stack, packet encapsulation, and how data travels through network layers from application to physical transmission.
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Networking & Protocols
Client-server communication patterns, from polling mechanisms to real-time WebSocket connections.
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Concepts
All Networking & Protocols Concepts
Client-Server Communication: Polling vs WebSockets
Understanding different client-server communication patterns - from simple polling to real-time WebSocket connections.
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Long Polling: The Patient Connection
Understanding long polling - an efficient approach where the server holds requests open until data is available.
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Protocol Comparison: Choosing the Right Communication Pattern
Side-by-side comparison of Short Polling, Long Polling, and WebSockets to help you choose the right protocol for your application.
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Short Polling: The Impatient Client Pattern
Understanding short polling - a simple but inefficient approach to fetching data at regular intervals.
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WebSockets: Real-Time Bidirectional Communication
Understanding WebSockets - the protocol that enables full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.
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