TCP vs UDP in 2 minutes!

TCP vs UDP Explained | Understanding Transport Layer Protocols

Curious about the differences between TCP and UDP? From one student to another, in this video, I break down the fundamentals of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)—two key transport layer protocols used for network communication.

1. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) – Reliable, connection-oriented, and ensures data arrives in order. Used for web browsing, emails, and file transfers.
2. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) – Fast, connectionless, and doesn’t guarantee delivery. Ideal for gaming, VoIP, and real-time streaming.

I’ll walk you through:
How TCP and UDP work
Key differences & use cases
Real-world examples of each protocol

If you have any questions, comment them below and I will answer them.