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What is a protocol in computers?

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Kazimkhamooshi

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"Protocol" is the set of instructions agreed upon by the communicating parties. Some examples are the following:

  • FTP (file transfer protocol)
  • HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)

its basically the rules for exchanging information between computers or computer networks

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Protocols are the set of rules that you need to adhere to while running any program or writing any code.

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