What are the main differences between stream sockets ( SOCK_STREAM ) and datagram sockets ( SOCK_DGRAM )?

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Stream sockets typically use TCP and provide reliable, ordered data transmission.

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Datagram sockets send individual packets without guaranteeing delivery or order.

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Stream sockets typically use UDP, while datagram sockets typically use TCP.

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Datagram sockets typically use UDP and guarantee that all packets arrive in the correct order.

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