UDP vs QUIC

Developers should use UDP when building applications that require low latency and can tolerate some data loss, such as real-time video/audio streaming (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 use UDP when building applications that require low latency and can tolerate some data loss, such as real-time video/audio streaming (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: tcp, ip

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

Use UDP if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use QUIC if: You prioritize 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 over what UDP offers.

The Bottom Line

UDP wins

Developers should use UDP when building applications that require low latency and can tolerate some data loss, such as real-time video/audio streaming (e