Catherine Berry on Nostr: It struck me earlier today that we use the word "server" both for "computer ...

It struck me earlier today that we use the word "server" both for "computer fulfilling remote requests" and "person handling orders in a restaurant". Then it occurred to me that they have many similarities:

* Unpredictable delay between request and response.
* Sometimes fail to work for no clear reason.
* Other jobs often interfere with availability.
* Memory issues can make service unusable.
* Poor prioritization strategies result in client starvation.

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