Online Scheduling

Online scheduling is a method of organizing tasks where decisions are made in real-time, without knowing future information. Imagine a coffee shop where orders come in one at a time; the barista prioritizes each order as it arrives, rather than planning a batch of orders ahead of time. This approach contrasts with offline scheduling, where all tasks and their details are known beforehand. Online scheduling is essential in scenarios like customer service, computing, and transportation, where flexibility and quick responses to unforeseen requests are crucial.