TCP sockets handle data sent as a byte stream, but UDP sockets are aware of message boundaries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a byte-oriented API versus an AP that recognises and preserves application-defined message boundaries?

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TCP sockets handle data sent as a byte stream, but UDP sockets are aware of message boundaries.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a byte-oriented API versus an AP that recognises and preserves application-defined message boundaries? 

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