QUIC
QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) is a modern transport layer network protocol designed by Google to improve web performance and security. It operates on top of UDP and integrates features like encryption, multiplexing, and reduced latency, aiming to replace TCP and TLS for many internet applications. QUIC is the foundation for HTTP/3, enabling faster and more reliable web connections.
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. It's particularly useful for reducing connection establishment time and handling packet loss more efficiently than traditional TCP-based protocols.