CAP Theorem
The CAP theorem, formulated by Eric Brewer, states that in a distributed data system, it is impossible to guarantee all three properties – consistency, availability, and partition tolerance – simultaneously. In the event of a network partition, a system must choose between consistency or availability. This has far-reaching implications for the design and implementation of distributed systems.
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