How does QUIC's error correction differ from TCP?

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How does QUIC's error correction differ from TCP?
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Unlike TCP, QUIC doesn't rely solely on retransmissions for error correction. It incorporates forward error correction (FEC) techniques, allowing it to recover from some packet loss without requiring retransmission. This, combined with its connection-oriented nature, improves resilience to network impairments.