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= Reliable Data Transfer
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Reliable Data Transfer (RDT) refers to a communication protocol in computer networking that ensures the accurate and complete delivery of data packets from a sender to a receiver over an unreliable communication channel. The goal of RDT is to guarantee that all data is delivered without errors, in the correct order, and without any loss or duplication. Key features of Reliable Data Transfer include: 1. **Error Detection and Correction**: RDT protocols often implement mechanisms to detect errors in data transmission (e.g.