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FIFO
(First In, First Out)
First In, First Out (FIFO) is a data structure and scheduling algorithm where the first element added to the queue is the first one to be removed. FIFO is widely used in computing, networking, and inventory management to ensure orderly processing of tasks or items.
In computing, FIFO is used in memory buffers, task schedulers, and disk I/O operations. In networking, it helps manage packet queues in routers and switches. FIFO is simple and efficient but may not prioritize critical tasks, leading to the development of more advanced algorithms like priority queues and LIFO (Last In, First Out).
In computing, FIFO is used in memory buffers, task schedulers, and disk I/O operations. In networking, it helps manage packet queues in routers and switches. FIFO is simple and efficient but may not prioritize critical tasks, leading to the development of more advanced algorithms like priority queues and LIFO (Last In, First Out).