HOW TO MAKE THINGS SLOWER SO THEY GO FASTER

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

The problem of synchronized demand in computer systems is where many clients request resources at the same time, leading to overload. Jitter is a technique that introduces random delays to spread out requests and prevent peaks. The optimal jitter window is determined by balancing overload risk with added latency, considering factors like system headroom, service time, and product requirements.