Queue Discipline

Queue discipline refers to the rules or methods that determine how items or people are prioritized and served in a queue or line. It ensures fair and efficient processing by establishing criteria such as First-In-First-Out (FIFO), where the earliest arrival is served first; Priority, where urgent requests are handled before others; or Other policies based on specific needs. Proper queue discipline helps manage resources effectively, reduce waiting times, and maintain order, whether in customer service, data processing, or network traffic management.