Scheduling Algorithms
Scheduling algorithms are computational methods used by operating systems, task managers, and distributed systems to allocate resources, such as CPU time, to processes or tasks in an efficient and fair manner. They determine the order in which tasks are executed, balancing factors like throughput, latency, fairness, and resource utilization. Common examples include First-Come, First-Served (FCFS), Shortest Job First (SJF), Round Robin (RR), and Priority Scheduling.
Developers should learn scheduling algorithms when working on system-level programming, operating systems, real-time systems, or distributed computing to optimize performance and ensure reliable task execution. They are essential for designing efficient multi-threaded applications, cloud services, and embedded systems where resource management is critical, such as in web servers handling concurrent requests or IoT devices with limited processing power.