Under which condition is TCP preferred over UDP?

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Eric Zarghami · Accepted Answer

TCP is used when data reliability is critical, and UDP is used when missing packets are acceptable.

Eric Zarghami · Answer

UDP is used when low latency is optimal, and TCP is used when latency is tolerable.

Eric Zarghami · Answer

TCP is used when dropped data is more acceptable, and UDP is used when data is accepted outof- order.

Eric Zarghami · Answer

UDP is used when data is highly interactive, and TCP is used when data is time-sensitive.

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