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Networks and Protocols

Forcoder articles about Networks and Protocols: practical guides, real examples and best practices in technology and software development.

Infrastructure

Practical Guide: Understanding Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Access Points

The foundation of any network infrastructure, whether home or corporate, lies in the devices that connect, control and protect data traffic. Routers, switches, firewalls and access points are the four pillars of that structure, yet it's still common to see questions about what each one does, how they…

Cloud & DevOps

Essential Network Protocols: TCP vs UDP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, and HTTP/HTTPS

Have you ever stopped to think about what happens behind the scenes when you visit a website, log in to a remote server, or simply connect your computer to Wi-Fi? All of this is only possible thanks to a set of network protocols, which work as universal rules and languages so that different…