UDP vs QUIC

Developers should learn and use UDP when building applications that require low latency and can tolerate some data loss, such as real-time communication systems (e meets developers should learn quic when building high-performance web applications, especially those requiring low-latency connections like video streaming, online gaming, or real-time communication services. Here's our take.

UDP

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use UDP when building applications that require low latency and can tolerate some data loss, such as real-time communication systems (e

Pros

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• Related to: tcp, networking

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

QUIC

Developers should learn QUIC when building high-performance web applications, especially those requiring low-latency connections like video streaming, online gaming, or real-time communication services

Pros

• It's particularly useful for optimizing mobile and unreliable network environments, as it reduces connection setup time and handles packet loss more efficiently than traditional TCP/TLS stacks
• Related to: http-3, tls-1-3

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. UDP is a concept while QUIC is a protocol. We picked UDP based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

UDP wins

Based on overall popularity. UDP is more widely used, but QUIC excels in its own space.