AI & the web
UDP
A network protocol sending messages without guaranteeing delivery or their order.
In everyday use
A real-time service prioritises timely updates over waiting for every missing packet.
What to keep in mind
Applications may add their own recovery or reliability mechanisms.
Also searched as: User Datagram Protocol
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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