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Introductory explanation of client-server game architecture as a foundational anti-cheat mechanism, discussing why authoritative servers are necessary to prevent cheating and how network latency creates responsiveness challenges that must be addressed with techniques like client-side prediction and server reconciliation.

Gabriel Gambetta
gabrielgambetta.com · ascent817 · 1 day ago · details · hn
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Nagle's algorithm is a TCP optimization technique that reduces network packet overhead by buffering small outgoing messages, but it can introduce latency when combined with delayed ACK. The article explains the algorithm's mechanics, its problematic interactions with other TCP features, and how to disable it via TCP_NODELAY for latency-sensitive applications.

John Nagle RFC 896 Ford Aerospace TCP_NODELAY TCP_QUICKACK Minshall's modification
en.wikipedia.org · tosh · 2 days ago · details · hn