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What does "sampling" mean in programming?
sampling 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
The process of selecting a representative subset of data from a larger population for analysis. Used when processing the full dataset is too expensive. The sample must be representative to produce valid, generalizable conclusions.
Example
"We sampled 1% of requests to measure latency distribution — large enough to be statistically significant."
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