A method for managing the rate of data transfer between systems or the regulation of liquid/gas flow through pipes or channels.
Compound of 'flow' and 'control'; term originated in computing (1960s-1970s) and hydro-engineering; now used across multiple technical fields.
In computer networks, flowcontrol prevents your faster computer from overwhelming a slower one with data—it's like a speed governor that makes sure information arrives at a pace the receiver can handle.
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