Temporal Locality

Temporal locality refers to the tendency of a computer to access the same data or resources repeatedly within a short time frame. Think of it like checking your phone for messages: if you just received a notification, you're likely to check it again shortly after. Similarly, in computing, when a program uses certain data, it’s likely to need that same data again soon, allowing systems to optimize performance by storing it in faster memory. This principle helps improve efficiency, as frequently accessed information can be retrieved quickly without needing to go back to the slower main storage.