CAP Theorem
A theorem stating that a distributed system can simultaneously provide at most two of three guarantees: Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance.
Definition
A theorem stating that a distributed system can simultaneously provide at most two of three guarantees: Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance.
Use case
Deciding whether to prioritize strict consistency (CP) or high uptime availability (AP) during network splits.
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CAP theorem
Pick two: consistency, availability, partition tolerance.