Chapter 1. Getting Started with Network Programming
Access to networks (the Internet in particular) is becoming an important and often necessary feature of applications. Applications frequently need to access and provide services. As the Internet of Things (IoT) connects more and more devices, understanding how to access networks becomes crucial.
The important factors that have been the driving forces for more network applications include the availability of faster networks with greater bandwidth. This has made it possible to transmit wider ranges of data, such as video streams. In recent years, we have seen an increase in connectivity, whether it has been for new services, more extensive social interactions, or games. Knowing how to develop network ...
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