An Illustrated Proof of the CAP Theorem
An Illustrated Proof of the CAP Theorem
The CAP Theorem is a fundamental theorem in distributed systems that states any distributed system can have at most two of the following three properties: Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance. This guide will summarize Gilbert and Lynch's specification and proof of the CAP Theorem with pictures!
Note
I like visual proofs.
this one could use a bit more exposition (or you need to bring more context with you).
Published
2024
Summary
The CAP Theorem is a fundamental theorem in distributed systems that states any distributed system can have at most two of the following three properties: Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance. This guide will summarize Gilbert and Lynch's specification and proof of the CAP Theorem with pictures!
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