👉 Peer computing, also known as distributed computing or collaborative computing, is a model where multiple computers, often referred to as peers, work together to solve complex computational problems or share resources. In this setup, each peer contributes its processing power, memory, or storage capacity to a larger system, often managed by a central coordinator or distributed algorithm. This collaborative approach allows for the efficient distribution of tasks, enabling the system to handle larger and more complex problems than any single computer could manage alone. Peer computing is widely used in various applications, including distributed databases, file sharing (like BitTorrent), and large-scale scientific simulations, where the collective power of many computers is harnessed to achieve computational goals more effectively and cost-efficiently.
