The definition list that will appear below presents the principles of
locality.
The menu links to the left give some explanation for why these
principles are generally true.
The Principle of Temporal Locality
Recently accessed data and instructions are likely to be accessed in
the near future.
The Principle of Spatial Locality
Data and instructions close to recently accessed data and
instructions are likely to be accessed in the near future.
The Combined Principle of Locality
Recently accessed data and instructions and nearby data and
instructions are likely to be accessed in the near future.