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In '''programming''' (and networking, though it may have more specific names), a buffer refers to '''memory used as a temporary, intermediate store''' before it can be delivered where it should go. | In '''programming''' (and networking, though it may have more specific names), a buffer refers to '''memory used as a temporary, intermediate store''' before it can be delivered where it should go. <!-- | ||
: Having a ready store of 'the next chunk of data' also helps when you need to output them as soon as possible, or in a very regular way --> | |||
Revision as of 10:51, 18 April 2024
In programming (and networking, though it may have more specific names), a buffer refers to memory used as a temporary, intermediate store before it can be delivered where it should go.
In electronics, buffers mostly means not unduly loading the source.
In computers, both are happening.