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# [TCP vs UDP: When to Use What, and How TCP Relates to HTTP](https://ritikraghuwanshi.hashnode.dev/tcp-vs-udp-when-to-use-what-and-how-tcp-relates-to-http?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn TCP vs UDP in simple terms with real-world examples. Understand key differences, when to use each, and how HTTP works on top of TCP.

Feb 1 · 7 min read · ritikraghuwanshi.hashnode.dev  
Updated Feb 14  
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