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QUIC vs TCP

Developers should learn QUIC when building high-performance web applications, real-time communication systems, or any service requiring low-latency and secure data transfer, such as video streaming, online gaming, or IoT devices meets developers should learn tcp when building networked applications that require reliable data transmission, such as web servers, databases, or real-time communication tools, as it handles packet loss and ordering automatically. Here's our take.

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QUIC

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Pros

+It's particularly useful for reducing connection establishment time and handling packet loss more efficiently than traditional TCP-based protocols
+Related to: http-3, udp

Cons

-Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

TCP

Developers should learn TCP when building networked applications that require reliable data transmission, such as web servers, databases, or real-time communication tools, as it handles packet loss and ordering automatically

Pros

+It's crucial for understanding internet fundamentals, debugging network issues, and implementing custom protocols where guaranteed delivery is needed, unlike UDP which is faster but less reliable
+Related to: ip, udp

Cons

-Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use QUIC if: You want it's particularly useful for reducing connection establishment time and handling packet loss more efficiently than traditional tcp-based protocols and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use TCP if: You prioritize it's crucial for understanding internet fundamentals, debugging network issues, and implementing custom protocols where guaranteed delivery is needed, unlike udp which is faster but less reliable over what QUIC offers.

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The Bottom Line

QUIC wins

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