Not only used for technology, but infrastructure is also a term that can be applied to the real world too. Infrastructure within technology is usually programmed and not shown; however, when a glitch is present all of the infrastructures of the technology are revealed. For example, when apps such as Snapchat and Instagram crash, the infrastructure that created and programmed them is visible to the public eye. Just a few weeks ago, Instagram and Facebook had a major outage for almost 24 hours, showing their underlying infrastructure. This infrastructure allows people to like Instagram posts and comment on people\u2019s images without any delay or error messages, except when a glitch exposes the infrastructure. In the real world, infrastructure keeps the traffic patterns and life run without a hitch; however, when a glitch such as a traffic jam or an accident occurs, the problems with the infrastructure are revealed. While it cannot be perfect, the infrastructure and glitches allow people to improve upon the basics and build upon them, creating a better overall system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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