Resource Allocation

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Resource allocation is how a system decides which jobs get computing capacity and when. In AI products, this shows up when training runs, live predictions, and data pipelines compete for the same shared resources. Good allocation keeps the system responsive and prevents one workload from starving another.

This is different from infrastructure building, which is about creating the underlying compute and storage in the first place. Resource allocation is the day-to-day control of how that capacity is shared once it exists. Teams set priorities and scheduling rules so essential services keep running smoothly while less urgent jobs use spare capacity.

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