Spider & Invoker
Spider
I've been thinking about how to optimize routing in a network with minimal latency, do you have thoughts?
Invoker
Keep the hops to a minimum and let the traffic follow the shortest paths – that’s Dijkstra or A* in action.
Balance the load so no single node gets clogged, and place caches close to the edge to cut round‑trip time.
Also keep your buffers lean and make sure the routing tables reflect real traffic patterns, not just static routes. That way the packets take the quickest, least congested route.
Spider
Sounds solid – just be careful with the cache eviction policy, otherwise you’ll swap out useful data mid‑flow. Also double‑check the queue thresholds; if they’re too high, the buffers will grow longer than the hop count you’re minimizing.
Invoker
Yeah, that’s the trick. Stick with a solid LRU or LFU policy and watch the eviction window. Keep queue limits tight so you never hit a buffer full before the packet hops out. That keeps the latency low and the flow steady.
Spider
Good plan, just remember to tweak the eviction window based on traffic bursts – sometimes a slightly looser window helps when a sudden spike occurs. Keep monitoring the queue depth, and you’ll stay ahead.
Invoker
Got it—let the windows slide a bit during spikes, keep an eye on queue depth, and you’ll stay ahead of latency. Keep the system humming like a well‑tuned spell.