Can someone explain what is meant by network protocol in simple terms? or What is meant by network pr

what is meant by network protocol is basically the etiquette of the internet. Devices gotta be polite and take turns talking, or nothing gets done.

Example: TCP says "got your data," UDP just fires and forgets.

For a deep dive, [this free Cisco course](https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking) is *chef’s kiss*.