WebSocket
Networking
A communication protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection, enabling real-time bidirectional communication between client and server.
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Related Concepts
TCP Handshake
Networking
The three-way handshake (SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK) used to establish a TCP connection between client and server, ensuring reliable communication.
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DNS
Networking
Domain Name System - translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the netw...
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HTTP vs HTTPS
Networking
HTTP is the unsecured protocol for web communication, while HTTPS adds TLS/SSL encryption to protect data in transit from eavesdropping and tampering.
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