Exponential Backoff - Definition or Meaning

Exponential Backoff

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Definition of “Exponential Backoff” :

“Exponential Backoff” is a network algorithm used to manage data congestion by progressively reducing the rate of data transmission after encountering network collisions. This technique minimizes network congestion by doubling the waiting time between retransmissions, ensuring smoother data flow.

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