18.7 - Protocol Design and Custom Application Layer
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Practice Questions
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What is a protocol?
💡 Hint: Think about communication between computers.
Give an example of a status code.
💡 Hint: Consider HTTP status codes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does '200 OK' signify in a protocol?
💡 Hint: Link it back to the response examples we've discussed.
True or False: Text protocols are generally faster than binary protocols.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of data transfer.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a custom protocol for a messaging app including commands for sending and receiving messages.
💡 Hint: Think about how messages will be structured and responded.
Compare two different custom protocols you’ve learned about in terms of efficiency and readability.
💡 Hint: Consider what each type of application needs.
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