Cap Theorem Articles

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6/21/2022 • EN

CAP or no CAP? Understanding when the CAP theorem applies and what it means.

A guide to understanding the CAP theorem in distributed systems, explaining when it applies and its implications for consistency and availability.

Cap Theorem Data Replication Database Consistency distributed systems Network Partition

Alex DeBrie

5/12/2022 • EN

Inconsistent thoughts on database consistency

Explores the three different meanings of 'consistency' in databases: from the CAP Theorem, ACID properties, and database consistency models.

Acid Cap Theorem Database Consistency distributed systems Dynamodb

Alex DeBrie

1/22/2019 • EN

Why the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem

Argues that the PIE theorem (Pattern Flexibility, Efficiency, Infinite Scale) is more practical for database selection than the popular CAP theorem.

aws Cap Theorem Database Design distributed systems Pie Theorem

Alex DeBrie

2/25/2011 • EN

Thoughts on MongoDB from a SQL Server Dev

A SQL Server developer shares their perspective on adopting MongoDB, comparing it to traditional SQL and highlighting its strengths for specific use cases.

Cap Theorem Database Comparison mongodb nosql SQL Server

Adrian Hills

Cap Theorem Articles

CAP or no CAP? Understanding when the CAP theorem applies and what it means.

Inconsistent thoughts on database consistency

Why the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem

Thoughts on MongoDB from a SQL Server Dev

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