UDP

Définition

UDP[1] is a connectionless[2] and unreliable[3] transport protocol. It does not guarantee packet delivery or ordering, but it provides faster transmission.

ComplémentUDP Header

UDP header

  • When UDP[1] is used, the UDP[1] header is added at transport layer.

  • It contains the source port and destination port, identifying the applications involved.

  • The header is minimal (8 bytes), making UDP[1] faster and lightweight for real-time applications.