computer science

bandwidth

the capacity at which a network can transmit data

latency

time it takes for a bit to travel from its sender to its receiver

abstraction

a simplified representation of something more complex

ASCII

the universal recognized raw text format ami computer can understand

IP address

the digital address for devices connected to the internet. a unique number assigned

packets

small chunks of information formed from larger information

Network redundancy

having multiple backups to ensure data will still flow smoothly even if one part fails

router

a device used in a computer network to connect different networks together

IETF internet engineering task force

develops and promotes voluntary internet standards and protocols

HTTP

the protocol used to transmit web pages over the internet

TCP transimission control protocol

organized service for internet data to ensure that messages are delivered accurately and efficient