Learning TypeScript 2.x - Second Edition

Latency

Latency is a term we can apply to many elements in a system; however, when working on web applications, we will use this term to refer to network latency. Network latency indicates any delay that occurs in data communication over the network.

High latency creates bottlenecks in the communication bandwidth. The impact of latency on network bandwidth can be temporary or persistent, based on the cause of the delays. High latency can be caused by problems in the medium (cables or wireless signals), problems with routers and gateways, and anti-virus, among others.

Network performance can be affected by many factors. Some of these factors can degrade the network throughput. For example, a high packet loss, latency, and jitter will reduce ...