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Oct 2, 2024 · Fundamentals

Understanding TCP/UDP Packet Fragmentation, MSS/MTU, Nagle Algorithm, and Sticky Packet Issues

This article explains how TCP and UDP handle packet fragmentation, the differences between MSS and MTU, why data slicing is needed, how the Nagle algorithm works, the causes of sticky packet problems, and practical methods to avoid or resolve them in network programming.