In this series of articles aimed at newbies to network programming (knowledge of C is a prerequisite), we’ll learn how to create network clients and servers using the UNIX Socket API.
Tag: Socket API series
The Socket API, Part 5: SCTP
This article on socket programming deals with the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP).
Similar to TCP and UDP, SCTP provides some features of both. It...
The Socket API, Part 4: Datagrams
Let's try to develop server clients using UDP, the protocol behind some important services like DNS, NFS, etc.
UDP, the User Datagram Protocol, is a...
The Socket API, Part 3: Concurrent Servers
In this part of the series, we will learn how to deal with multiple clients connected to the server.
Welcome to another dose of socket...
Creating Your Own Server: The Socket API, Part 2
Earlier, we created a simple server and client program using the socket API. This time, we'll first start with a program, and then explain...
Creating Your Own Server: The Socket API, Part 1
In this series of articles aimed at newbies to network programming (knowledge of C is a prerequisite), we'll learn how to create network clients...
