Alex DeBrie • 6/21/2022

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

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This article clarifies common misunderstandings about the CAP theorem in distributed systems. It explains that the theorem applies specifically to replicated data during network partitions, forcing a choice between consistency and availability. The author uses a 'CAP or no CAP?' framework to analyze different failure scenarios and extract key lessons for system design.

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