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Querying multiple backends and responding with the data that has been received first. Not sure if this technique is really in use, but I figure this could be an
by bflesch 6y ago
Querying multiple backends and responding with the data that has been received first. Not sure if this technique is really in use, but I figure this could be an optimization for dns queries and the like.
- Znafon 6y agoThis is exactly how the "Happy Eyeballs" algorithm in RFC 8305 works: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Eyeballs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Eyeballs
- PudgePacket 6y agoDefinitely in use, I know at least Google does this internally.