18.2.2 - Java Socket Classes
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What does a socket represent in network programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how devices talk to each other over the network.
What class do we use to create a server-side socket in Java?
💡 Hint: This class listens for incoming connections.
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What does a socket consist of?
💡 Hint: Think about how computers identify each other on a network.
True or False: UDP provides reliable communication between two endpoints.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of TCP compared to UDP.
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Create a TCP client and server application in Java that can communicate, sending a customized message and receiving an appropriate response.
💡 Hint: Remember to handle exceptions and ensure both client and server are running simultaneously.
Explain how you would implement a basic UDP chat application using java.net.DatagramSocket and DatagramPacket.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where messages might be lost or arrive out of order.
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