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N4N002: Bandwidth and Latency Explained

N Is For Networking

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Understanding Bandwidth, Throughput, and Latency

This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the differences between speed, bandwidth, and throughput in networking. It discusses how throughput is influenced by various factors including packet size and network congestion, and highlights the challenges posed by latency in data transmissions. Additionally, it introduces technological advancements such as the QUIC protocol aimed at optimizing data delivery in high latency scenarios.

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