CAP or no CAP? Understanding when the CAP theorem applies and what it means.
Read OriginalThis article clarifies common misunderstandings about the CAP theorem in distributed systems. It explains that the theorem applies specifically to replicated data during network partitions, forcing a choice between consistency and availability. The author uses a 'CAP or no CAP?' framework to analyze different failure scenarios and extract key lessons for system design.
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