Why is TCP desired over UDP for application that require extensive error checking, such as HTTPS?

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UDP operates without acknowledgments, and TCP sends an acknowledgment for every packet received.

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UDP reliably guarantees delivery of all packets, and TCP drops packets under heavy load.

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UDP uses flow control mechanisms for the delivery of packets, and TCP uses congestion control for efficient packet delivery.

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UDP uses sequencing data tor packets to arrive in order, and TCP offers trie capability to receive packets in random order.

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