**Synchronous Communication And Asynchronous communication

**Synchronous Communication:- It happens in real time, when we are communicating synchronously with someone, whether virtually or in person, we expect a response right away. It allows for instant, dynamic conversation or we can say that it requires immediate interaction and feedback.

∆ Uses-
[1] Synchronous Communication is often used in real time scenarios where immediate feedback is necessary, it is used in urgent matters that require quick resolution.

[2] While it ensures consistency and simplicity, it can introduce latency or slow down performance if the response time is delayed.
For example – Face-to-face conversation, video conference(zoom, skype etc), real time chat(messaging app), phone calls, webinars, seminars, remote labs etc.

∆ Advantages of synchronous Communication:-

[1] Immediate feedback and interaction.
[2] Builds a stronger relationship due to real time interaction.
[3] Clear and faster decision making.

∆ Disadvantages of synchronous Communication:-
[1] Can lead to interruptions and be time consuming.
[2] Can be disruptive and less flexible, especially across time zones.
[3] Requires all participants to be available at the same time.

**Asynchronous Communication:-

Asynchronous communication, it is the just inverse of synchronous communication. When communicating asynchronously, we don’t need an immediate response. It allows people to take some time before answering each message or we can say parties can reply at their own convenience.

∆Uses-
[1] It is commonly used in distributed systems, microservices and applications requiring high scalability and flexibility.

[2] It reduces latency and improves system performance by decoupling the sender and receiver, though it may add complexity in managing responses.

∆ Advantages of Asynchronous communication:-
[1] Flexibility- people can respond at their convenience.
[2] Encourages thoughtful and considered responses.

∆ Disadvantages of Asynchronous communication:-
[1] May lead to misunderstandings or delays in decision making.
[2] Slower communication process.

Written by Rajat Ranjan