What is a Socket?
Sockets A socket is software that provides an interface for network communication. Sockets help facilitate communication between clients and servers, allowing them to send and receive data. Sockets offer an Application Programming Interface (API) for network communication. They work with both TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol), each providing a means to transfer data reliably. Socket Communication Methods Sockets provide the following methods to facilitate communication between clients and servers: ...