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What does "load balancer" mean in programming?
load balancer is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A component that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers or pods. Load balancers improve availability and scalability by ensuring no single server is overwhelmed.
Example
"The load balancer routes each request to the least busy server."
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