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Can Two Different Sockets Share a TCP Port?
Understand how TCP port sharing works with SO_REUSEADDR and SO_REUSEPORT, when multiple sockets can bind to the same port, and the limitations you need to know.
How Do SO_REUSEADDR and SO_REUSEPORT Differ?
Understand the difference between SO_REUSEADDR and SO_REUSEPORT socket options, when to use each one, and how they solve different problems in network programming.
Close vs Shutdown Socket
Understanding the difference between close() and shutdown() for sockets is crucial for proper connection handling. Learn when to use each, how shutdown enables half-closed connections, and how close releases file descriptors.
Why Python open() Does Not Create a File If It Doesn't Exist
Learn why open() in read mode fails on non-existent files, which modes create files automatically, and how to handle file creation properly in Python.
How to Sleep for Milliseconds in Bash and Linux
Learn how to pause script execution for fractions of a second using sleep, usleep, and other methods for precise timing in Bash scripts and command-line operations.