connectionpool
nounUK /kəˈnɛkʃən puːl/
US /kəˈnɛkʃən puːl/
A connection pool is a group of ready-to-use connections that a computer keeps handy so it can talk to a database quickly.
The website uses a connection pool so it doesn't have to open a new database connection for every visitor.
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2. A set of reusable network connections shared among many tasks to save time and resources.
The app's connection pool keeps several open sockets ready for incoming requests.
3. A managed collection of links between software components that are created once and reused.
By tuning the connection pool, the team reduced response times during peak traffic.
4. In general, a shared supply of connections that programs borrow and return.
When the connection pool ran out, new requests had to wait in line.