Matchmaking vs Peer-to-Peer Networking

Developers should learn matchmaking when building applications that require user pairing, such as multiplayer video games (e meets developers should learn p2p networking when building decentralized applications, such as file-sharing systems (e. Here's our take.

Matchmaking

Nice Pick

Developers should learn matchmaking when building applications that require user pairing, such as multiplayer video games (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: multiplayer-networking, game-development

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Peer-to-Peer Networking

Developers should learn P2P networking when building decentralized applications, such as file-sharing systems (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: distributed-systems, blockchain

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Matchmaking if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Peer-to-Peer Networking if: You prioritize g over what Matchmaking offers.

The Bottom Line

Matchmaking wins

Developers should learn matchmaking when building applications that require user pairing, such as multiplayer video games (e