Distributed Data
Replication, partitioning, transactions, and distributed system problems
Consistent Hashing
Understanding data distribution and load balancing in distributed systems
Leader Election
Process of selecting a coordinator node in distributed systems for consensus and coordination
Split-Brain Prevention
Techniques to prevent multiple nodes from acting as leaders simultaneously in distributed systems
Two-Phase Commit
Distributed transaction protocol that ensures atomicity across multiple nodes
Distributed Locks
Coordinating access to shared resources across distributed systems
CAP Theorem
Understanding the fundamental trade-offs in distributed systems design and implementation
PACELC Theorem
Extension of CAP theorem considering latency and consistency trade-offs during normal operation
Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Designing systems that can tolerate arbitrary failures including malicious behavior
Quorum Systems
Voting mechanisms for achieving consensus and consistency in distributed systems
Gossip Protocols
Epidemic-style information dissemination protocols for distributed systems