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004.6 — Networking as Language: Protocols Are Agreements

A network protocol is a formal agreement between parties about how to communicate.

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Dec 14, 2025
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A network protocol is a formal agreement between parties about how to communicate. HTTP says: here is the format for a request, here is the format for a response, here is how we indicate status, here…

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