Fairness in Scheduling

Fairness in scheduling refers to the practice of allocating resources or tasks in a way that equitably addresses the needs of all users or jobs. It ensures that no single user or process dominates resources at the expense of others, and everyone gets a reasonable share over time. The goal is to prevent favoritism and starvation, where some tasks never get processed. Essentially, fair scheduling is about balancing efficiency with equity, so that all participants are treated justly and resources are distributed proportionally, leading to an orderly and impartial system.