Risk of unordered events using HTTP V2 API asynchronously

Hi morancathy,

The `client_upload_time` is the local timestamp (UTC) when the device uploaded the event. This timestamp is generated when the event is sent from the client side to Amplitude's servers. It's important to note that this timestamp can be influenced by factors such as the device's clock settings, internet connection quality, and event batching logic in the SDKs.

As for your question about the risk of unordered events when using the HTTP V2 API asynchronously, it's a valid concern. If events are not uploaded immediately, the recorded event time can differ significantly from the original time the event was fired. This could potentially lead to unordered events. However, Amplitude has mechanisms in place to adjust for this. The `event_time` in Amplitude, which is used for reporting, is calculated as `client_event_time` adjusted by the difference between `server_received_time` and `client_upload_time`.

That being said, it's always a good idea to monitor your data after implementing new data ingestion methods to ensure everything is working as expected.

You can read more about this here: https://www.docs.developers.amplitude.com/data/sdk-troubleshooting-and-debugging#client-event-time-shows-unexpected-value

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Best,
Yosimy


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Hi Cathy,

You're very welcome, happy to have helped!

Best,
Yosimy


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