Buffer
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28
CORE DEFINITION
In chemistry, a solution that resists changes in pH; in computing, a temporary storage area for data that smooths the mismatch between the speed of input and output. Its scaffold function is shock absorption: supply chains, cash flows and emotional management all need a reserve held back. A system without a buffer, such as a strict just-in-time arrangement, is fragile, because even a small fluctuation can make it collapse.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
- Shock absorption: keep reserves in supply chains, cash flow and emotional capacity. - Fragility warning: a strict just-in-time system collapses under the smallest fluctuation. - Smoothing mismatch: temporary storage absorbs the gap between fast input and slow output.
Anchor fast decisions
Absorb fluctuations through intermediate storage or time margin to prevent overflow or blockage.
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