Practice Java Socket Classes (18.2.2) - Network Programming

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Question 1.
What does a socket represent in network programming?
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Think about how devices talk to each other over the network.
Question 2.
What class do we use to create a server-side socket in Java?
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This class listens for incoming connections.
3Question 3.
What does a socket consist of?
- IP Address and Port Number
- URL and Domain
- IP Address and Network Type
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Think about how computers identify each other on a network.
4Question 4.
True or False: UDP provides reliable communication between two endpoints.
- True
- False
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Recall the characteristics of TCP compared to UDP.
Question 5.
Create a TCP client and server application in Java that can communicate, sending a customized message and receiving an appropriate response.
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Remember to handle exceptions and ensure both client and server are running simultaneously.
Question 6.
Explain how you would implement a basic UDP chat application using java.net.DatagramSocket and DatagramPacket.
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Consider scenarios where messages might be lost or arrive out of order.

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