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Sequential workflow latency · formula reference
Assume strictly sequential stages and exclude retries or parallel overlap.
Formula
Assume strictly sequential stages and exclude retries or parallel overlap.
total latency = sum of sequential stage times
Worked example
A strictly sequential AI workflow spends 470 ms retrieving, 200 ms generating and 120 ms validating. Find total latency, ignoring retries. Round the final result to 4 decimal places if needed. Answer in ms.
Add the three stage durations: 470+200+120.
790 ms
Prerequisites and checking
Algebra and the topic definitions. Keep units and rounding consistent. State the model conditions before applying the formula.
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