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DCCP

DCCP

9.9
A network protocol that controls data flow for real-time traffic like live video
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • After testing, the team configured DCCP to prioritize interactive voice packets over bulk transfers.

Examples

  • Streaming services sometimes use DCCP to manage packet loss and latency for live video.

  • Network engineers compare DCCP to TCP and UDP when discussing congestion control for real-time traffic.

  • The DCCP is designed for streaming applications.

  • Many developers prefer DCCP for real-time communications.

  • Network engineers compare DCCP to TCP and UDP when discussing congestion control for real-time traffic.

  • Streaming services often implement DCCP to enhance performance during live broadcasting by managing packet loss.

  • Developers frequently choose DCCP to improve the quality of voice calls and online gaming experiences.

Synonyms

communications protocol
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  • Specialized
1 4.1

A set of rules that tell devices how to send and receive information over a network

is a transport-layer protocol that controls congestion for timely datagram delivery

Surface Forms

DCCP singular
DCCPs plural

Etymology

DCCP is made from the first letters of Datagram, Congestion, Control, and Protocol. Think of it as a traffic manager for internet packets that fights 'congestion', like a 'traffic jam', so time-sensitive data gets through quickly even if some packets are lost.