Marc Brooker personal blog
It's always TCP_NODELAY
The first thing I check when debugging latency issues in distributed systems is whether TCP_NODELAY is enabled. And it’s not just me. Every distributed system builder I know has lost hours to latency issues quickly fixed by enabling this simple socket option, suggesting that the default behavior is wrong, and perhaps…
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Networking & InternetSystems & Performance2024
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | It's always TCP_NODELAY by todsacerdoti | 884 | 268 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | It's Always TCP_NODELAY by eieio | 491 | 179 |
