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Latency and Throughput

The difference between latency and throughput. Plus, how to optimize them in system design.

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Franco Fernando
Jun 22, 2024
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Hi Friends,

Welcome to the 77th issue of the Polymathic Engineer newsletter.

This week, we discuss two critical performance metrics in systems design and computer networking: latency and throughput.

By the end, you'll better understand these critical metrics and how to optimize them for better system performance.

The outline will be as follows:

  • Why latency…

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