Transaction Per Second (TPS) is a measurement of the number of operations a system, typically a database or blockchain, can process within a single second. This metric reflects the system’s throughput and efficiency. For example, a database server processing 50 credit card transactions per second would have a TPS of 50. Understanding how to monitor this rate is critical for evaluating performance.
Monitoring the number of operations completed per second is important for capacity planning, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring optimal system performance. Tracking this metric provides insight into the system’s ability to handle its workload and scale effectively. Examining its historical trends also assists in identifying performance degradation over time, prompting timely interventions and resource adjustments.