How async processing hides latency and improves responsiveness
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Summary
Async processing hides latency by using I/O multiplexing and event loops to keep systems responsive during blocking operations, as explained in Pekka Engberg's book "Latency" (excerpted here). Unlike thread-based concurrency that relies on OS context switching, async processing allows non-blocking I/O and deferred work, improving perceived responsiveness. The article also promotes ScyllaDB's free chapters and P99 CONF for further learning.