packetizing
Packetizing is the process of dividing a continuous data stream into discrete units called packets for transmission over a network. Each packet carries a header with routing and control information and a payload containing part of the original data. Packetizing enables efficient use of network resources, error handling, and multiplexing of multiple data streams over shared links. The term is used across networking, multimedia streaming, and data storage contexts.
In computer networks, packetizing interacts with the network's maximum transmission unit (MTU). Packet sizes are chosen
In multimedia and streaming applications, packetizing involves encapsulating encoded audio or video frames into packets and
At the receiver, packets are buffered and reassembled in order. Missing packets can cause gaps in playback