= Credit-based fair queuing
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Credit-based fair queuing is a networking algorithm designed to manage and optimize the allocation of bandwidth among competing flows or users in a network. It aims to ensure that each flow receives a fair share of the available bandwidth while also providing mechanisms to prioritize certain types of traffic when necessary. \#\#\# Key Features of Credit-based Fair Queuing: 1. **Credits**: Each flow is assigned a certain number of "credits," which represent the amount of bandwidth it is allowed to use.
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