CAP theorem – Partition is a verb
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- #Distributed Systems
- #Partition Tolerance
- #CAP Theorem
- ACID and CAP Theorem are key concepts in databases and distributed systems.
- CAP stands for Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance (not Performance).
- Partition Tolerance refers to the system's ability to handle network failures, not data sharding.
- The term 'partition' in CAP is a verb, meaning the system continues operating despite node failures.
- Partition Tolerance focuses on dynamic network events rather than static data states.
- Systems must choose between consistency and availability during network partitions.
- Example: During a network split, some regions (like Maryland) might lose access based on system design.