Glossary
WhatisLatency?
Software Development Glossary & Terms
Latency
Definition.
Latency: The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.
In Practice
This is one of the practical reasons timezone and server-region choice matters for international clients — hosting a backend in a region close to your actual user base cuts real, measurable latency versus defaulting to wherever is cheapest.
Available for new projects
Let's Build Something Exceptional Together
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. I usually reply within 24 hours.
< 24 hrs
Avg. response time
30+
Projects shipped
98%
Client satisfaction