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# [User Datagram Protocol (UDP): How to Use it in the right place, at the right time.](https://blog.sofwancoder.com/user-datagram-protocol-udp-how-to-use-it-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding UDP, When You Should Use It and it's performance benefits with examples written in NodeJS.

Sep 5, 2022 · 5 min read · blog.sofwancoder.com  
Updated Dec 26, 2022  
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I am a seasoned Software Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience, primarily focusing on Backend Software Engineering and Complex systems.

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