Packet jitter in computational architecture is the variation in the delay between packets of data sent over a network. The delay or latency can vary due to network congestion, routing issues, processing delays, and other factors. Jitter can cause problems in real-time applications such as video conferencing, online gaming, and voice communication where the data needs to be delivered at a consistent rate to avoid disruptions or loss of quality. To handle jitter, network administrators use various techniques such as Quality of Service (QoS), buffering, and traffic shaping to prioritize traffic and ensure smooth delivery of data packets.
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