Input/Output Scheduling

Input/Output (I/O) scheduling is the process of managing requests for reading from or writing to storage devices, like hard drives or solid-state drives. When multiple requests come in, the system prioritizes and organizes them to ensure efficient data access and minimize wait times. This is crucial for maintaining overall system performance, especially when handling tasks simultaneously. By deciding the order in which requests are processed, I/O scheduling helps the computer run smoothly, ensuring that applications can save or retrieve data quickly and efficiently.