socket programming
nounUK /ˈsɒkɪt ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈsɑːkɪt ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
Writing computer programs that let two computers talk to each other over a network.
The developer used socket programming to build a simple chat app.
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2. The practice of using sockets as an interface for inter-process communication on the same machine.
Local socket programming lets two programs on one computer exchange data quickly.
3. A programming technique for handling real-time data streams between devices.
Socket programming is common in online games that need instant updates.
4. The study or skill of writing low-level network communication code.
She learned socket programming before moving on to web frameworks.