communication

[vbgladiator]

Hey,

What is the best way to have your application talk to itself over networked computers?

Thanks,

[Shaggy Hiker]

Depends on the volume of the communication, and the size of the messages. If you are using small amounts of info, then UDP is a good option. If the messages get larger, then TCP makes much more sense. You'd have to look at the difference between those two, as there are other differences in addition to packet size. TCP takes more effort, but it has some significant advantages if packet size is large, and some advanatages if it is small. UDP is simple, but unreliable (there is no guarantee that a packet will get through, so if it is essential, you need a receipt verification, just like a letter).