Token Bucket Algorithm

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Definition of “Token Bucket Algorithm” :

The “Token Bucket Algorithm” is a network traffic monitoring and shaping mechanism. It controls data transmission rates by adding ‘tokens’ to a ‘bucket’ at a set rate. Tokens are removed when data packets are sent. If the bucket is empty, data transmission is paused, preventing network congestion.

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