Alex DeBrie 1/22/2019

Why the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem

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This article critiques the overemphasis on the CAP theorem in distributed systems, suggesting that for most developers, choosing consistency over availability is sufficient. It introduces the PIE theorem as a more relevant framework for modern database selection, where you can choose two of three features: Pattern Flexibility, Efficiency, or Infinite Scale, and explains how this applies to purpose-built data stores.

Why the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem

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