API vs ABI: Why Both Matter in Software Development


In software development, two crucial concepts govern how components interact and ensure compatibility: API (Application Programming Interface) and ABI (Application Binary Interface). Although these terms are used interchangeably but they serve distinct purposes and operate at different levels of abstraction. Let’s explore each concept to understand their significance and differences. API: Bridging Software Components An

Understanding TCP and UDP: A Deep Dive into Sockets


Inter-Process Communication (IPC) allows processes with separate contexts to communicate. Common IPC methods include pipes, FIFOs, and message queues. However, what if processes are on different hosts? Sockets provide data exchange between applications on the same or different hosts connected via a network. In a client-server scenario, applications use sockets to communicate. Here’s how it