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A binary protocol gives meanings to structured bytes. An octet is exactly eight bits, so it can represent 256 different unsigned values, from 0 through 255.

These notes compare database transactions with agreement across multiple computers.

A buffer can exist in both an application library and the operating system (OS), so “flush” can describe two different boundaries.

JavaScript garbage collection automatically reclaims objects that running code can no longer reach. In Node.js, the V8 engine performs this work and its heap-size settings affect how much memory is available before collection pressure rises.