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What does "throughput" mean in programming?
throughput 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 amount of work a system can process in a given time period. For a web server, throughput is measured in requests per second. High throughput means the system can handle many operations quickly.
Example
"After the optimization, throughput increased from 100 to 800 requests per second."
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