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Distributed Data

Replication, partitioning, transactions, and distributed system problems

10 concepts DDIA Ch 5-6

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

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