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Jul 12, 2022 · Backend Development

Load Balancing Algorithms: Round Robin, Random, Weighted, Smooth Weighted, Consistent Hashing, Least Active and Optimal Response

This article explains common load‑balancing strategies—including basic round‑robin, random, weighted and smooth weighted algorithms, as well as consistent hashing, least‑active and optimal‑response methods—provides Java implementations for each, discusses their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable scenarios, and concludes with practical recommendations.