UDP vs SCTP

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 sctp when working on systems requiring robust, fault-tolerant network communication, such as telephony (e. 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

SCTP

Developers should learn SCTP when working on systems requiring robust, fault-tolerant network communication, such as telephony (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: tcp, udp

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 SCTP if: You prioritize g 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