Backpressure
/ˈbækpreʃər/
Definition
A mechanism for a consumer to signal to a producer to slow down when it cannot process data fast enough.
Example in context
"The stream applies backpressure when the buffer fills — the producer pauses until the consumer catches up."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Backpressure in context by working through exercises in the Software Architecture module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.