TCP/IP

Let’s learn about the TCP/IP protocols, the nc(1) command-line utility, and the net package.

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TCP/IP protocols
The nc(1) command-line utility
The net package
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TCP/IP protocols

TCP/IP is a family of protocols that help the internet operate. Its name comes from its two most well-known protocols: TCP and IP. TCP stands for transmission control protocol. TCP software transmits data between machines using segments, which are also called TCP packets. The main characteristic of TCP is that it is a reliable protocol, which means that it makes sure that a packet is delivered without requiring any extra code from the programmer. If there is no proof of packet delivery, TCP resends that particular packet. Among other things, TCP packets can be used for establishing connections, transferring data, sending acknowledgments, and closing connections.

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Course Introduction

Introduction to Go

Basic Go Data Types

Composite Data Types

Reflection and Interfaces

Go Packages and Functions

Telling a UNIX System What to Do

Go Concurrency

Building Web Services

Working with TCP/IP and WebSocket

Working with REST APIs

Code Testing and Profiling

Working with gRPC

Go Generics

Conclusion

Appendix A—Go Garbage Collector

TCP/IP

TCP/IP protocols