18.9 - Common Network Programming Errors
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What is a port conflict in network programming?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two people try to enter through the same door.
What does blocking I/O mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how waiting stops everything else in a queue.
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What typically causes a port conflict?
💡 Hint: Think about sharing an entrance with several groups trying to go through simultaneously.
True or False: UDP guarantees the delivery of packets.
💡 Hint: Consider how telephone calls might drop unexpectedly.
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Design a networking application that minimizes the chances of port conflicts. Describe your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how well-known ports differ from dynamic ports in your design.
Develop a strategy for handling packet loss in a video streaming application.
💡 Hint: Think about how real-time applications require immediate data transmission but can tolerate some delays.
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