Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is Latency?
Latency is the delay between sending a request and receiving a response.
Definition
Latency is the delay between sending a request and receiving a response.
What does it mean in practice?
For websites and online services, Latency affects response time, reliability, resource usage and the quality of the network path.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
Measure the same URL from a repeatable location before and after a change. Latency should be correlated with server response time, application logs, resource use, caching and the network path rather than judged from one browser refresh.
What should you check?
- the exact URL, device, location and test time
- a baseline for response time and page metrics
- PHP, database, disk, cache and resource usage
- one controlled change followed by the same test
Short questions
What is Latency?
Latency is the delay between sending a request and receiving a response.
Why does Latency matter for hosting?
It affects how a website, e-mail, DNS, SSL and hosting environment work together.
Can Hostilla.pl help with Latency?
Yes. Hostilla.pl combines hosting, domains, e-mail, SSL, DNS, backups and technical support in one environment.