Synchronous and Asynchronous Workloads Are Everywhere

Explore the fundamental concepts of synchronous and asynchronous operations in a comprehensive 35-minute video. Delve into the definitions and distinctions between these two approaches, then examine their applications across various domains. Discover how synchronous and asynchronous operations manifest in programming, real-time messaging systems, database replication and commits, and operating system caching with fsync. Gain valuable insights into the pervasive nature of these workloads and their impact on system design and performance.