Sticky Packets — 2 Technical Articles

Sep 25, 2024 · Game Development

How to Build a Custom TCP Protocol for Unity3D Multiplayer Games with Workerman

This guide explains how to implement a custom TCP protocol in PHP using Workerman for Unity3D multiplayer games, covering the sticky‑packet problem, protocol interface methods, two concrete protocol examples, and step‑by‑step testing of packet framing and splitting.

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How to Build a Custom TCP Protocol for Unity3D Multiplayer Games with Workerman

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Aug 7, 2019 · Fundamentals

Mastering TCP: Avoid Sticky Packets, Implement Heartbeats, and Ensure Data Integrity

This article explains common TCP pitfalls such as sticky packets, how to handle them with proper framing, the importance of heartbeat mechanisms for detecting broken connections, and reliable data validation techniques like length prefixes and MD5 checksums to build robust network applications.

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Mastering TCP: Avoid Sticky Packets, Implement Heartbeats, and Ensure Data Integrity