Specifying New Congestion Control Algorithms

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Best Practice
Pages: 23
Abstract: RFC 5033 discusses the principles and guidelines for standardizing new congestion control algorithms. This document obsoletes RFC 5033 to reflect changes in the congestion control landscape by providing a framework for the development and assessment of congestion control mechanisms, promoting stability across diverse network paths. This document seeks to ensure that proposed congestion control algorithms operate efficiently and without harm when used in the global Internet. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive testing and validation to prevent adverse interactions with existing flows.
Publication Date: 2025-03-01
Status Note: Best Current Practice
DOI: 10.17487/RFC9743
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9743
Author(s): Martin Duke
Gorry Fairhurst
Keyword(s): Transport

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10.1109-ICNP.2017.8117540 — BBRv1-EVALUATION EXTERNAL
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IETF RFC 3168 [Active*]
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IETF RFC 6298 [Active*]
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IETF RFC 6928 [Active*]
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