I’m measuring latency compared to other servers not under my control. More specifically, the time it takes me to receive a message with server-timestamped X, compared to the current time when I receive it. Using non-absolute counters like those you mention makes it impossible to compare timestamps.
In cases where you are comparing local times, I fully agree with you!
I’m measuring latency compared to other servers not under my control. More specifically, the time it takes me to receive a message with server-timestamped X, compared to the current time when I receive it. Using non-absolute counters like those you mention makes it impossible to compare timestamps.
In cases where you are comparing local times, I fully agree with you!
Wouldn’t it be better to use the epoch instead, and even better comparing epochs is computationally the easiest thing in the world.