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Latency vs Continuity in Remote Development

Latency can be tolerated; continuity failures destroy workflows. Remote dev needs persistence first.

Published: 2026-01-04 · Last updated: 2026-01-04

Latency is annoying. Continuity failures are destructive. Most remote dev stacks focus on speed while ignoring session survival.

The distinction

  • Latency slows you down.
  • Continuity loss forces you to restart.

A slow session is still usable. A dead session is not.

What to optimize first

  • stable sessions,
  • output replay,
  • resume-first behavior.

Once continuity is solved, latency becomes a secondary concern.