👋 Hey there! Have you ever wondered what exactly it means when someone talks about the 'performance' of a system? Well, you're in luck because in this video, I am breaking down the two core units that are used to measure system performance—Latency and Throughput.
🔍 What is Performance?
Performance isn't just a buzzword; it's a crucial factor that indicates how quickly your system can process specific workloads. Whether it's an API request or an event message, knowing how to measure performance can make all the difference.
🕒 Latency vs. Throughput
Latency is the time it takes for a system to complete a piece of work.
Throughput is the amount of work completed in a specific timeframe.
⚠️ Don't Confuse with Scalability!
Performance is not the same as scalability. While performance focuses on current capabilities, scalability is about how well your system can adapt to increasing workloads.
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