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  2. Comet (programming) - Wikipedia

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    The biggest hurdle is the HTTP 1.1 specification, which states "this specification... encourages clients to be conservative when opening multiple connections". [25] Therefore, holding one connection open for real-time events has a negative impact on browser usability: the browser may be blocked from sending a new request while waiting for the ...

  3. Futures and promises - Wikipedia

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    A timeout can also be specified on the wait using the wait_for() or wait_until() member functions to avoid indefinite blocking. If the future arose from a call to std::async then a blocking wait (without a timeout) may cause synchronous invocation of the function to compute the result on the waiting thread.

  4. Delta timing - Wikipedia

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    Delta time or delta timing is a concept used amongst programmers in relation to hardware and network responsiveness. [1] In graphics programming, the term is usually used for variably updating scenery based on the elapsed time since the game last updated, [2] (i.e. the previous "frame") which will vary depending on the speed of the computer, and how much work needs to be done in the program at ...

  5. Busy waiting - Wikipedia

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    Spinning can also be used to generate an arbitrary time delay, a technique that was necessary on systems that lacked a method of waiting a specific length of time. Processor speeds vary greatly from computer to computer, especially as some processors are designed to dynamically adjust speed based on current workload. [ 1 ]

  6. Lazy evaluation - Wikipedia

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    The Lazy interface with its eval() method is equivalent to the Supplier interface with its get() method in the java.util.function library. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] : 200 Each class that implements the Lazy interface must provide an eval method, and instances of the class may carry whatever values the method needs to accomplish lazy evaluation.

  7. These are the best Amazon deals of the week: AirTags, iPads ...

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    We tracked down the week's best deals at Amazon, including an iPad that's $100 off and a range of beauty products that are marked down.

  8. Coroutine - Wikipedia

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    They have been described as "functions whose execution you can pause". [1] Melvin Conway coined the term coroutine in 1958 when he applied it to the construction of an assembly program. [2] The first published explanation of the coroutine appeared later, in 1963. [3]

  9. 7 Tips for Being More Confident With Your Body in 2025 - AOL

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    3. Celebrate Function, Not Just Form. Your body is more than a sculpture to be admired. It is the vehicle or vessel for your life and through which you may accomplish your dreams.