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flow control  

Definition

  • In data communications, flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from overwhelming a slow receiver. Flow control should be distinguished from congestion control, which is used for controlling the flow of data when congestion has actually occurred. Flow control mechanisms can be classified by whether or not the receiving node sends feedback to the sending node.

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  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_control_(data)

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http://w3id.org/clarin_el_dictionary/flowControl

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