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LjL_j

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latency. Read the equation part by part below; each part has a contextual explanation and a link to its mathematical background.

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LjL_j

Symbol L_j

latency.

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where LjL_j is latency, CjC_j is direct and review cost, RjR_j is reproducibility loss, and SjS_j is security exposure for surface j . The coefficients depend on the task. A one-line local refactor and a six-hour repository migration should not automatically use the same execution arrangement.

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