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title: "Discussion on \"TCP vs UDP\nSpeed vs Safety: Pick Your Fighter 🥊\" | Hashnode"
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# [TCP vs UDP Speed vs Safety: Pick Your Fighter 🥊](https://xalxocodes.hashnode.dev/tcp-vs-udp-speed-vs-safety-pick-your-fighter?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Understand the difference between TCP and UDP using simple analogies, real-world examples, and a clear explanation of how HTTP runs on top of TCP.

Jan 31 · 4 min read · xalxocodes.hashnode.dev  
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