The RUM Conjecture: Understanding the Fundamental Trade-offs in Distributed Data Systems

Introduction In distributed systems, particularly in database design and data storage systems, engineers often face challenging trade-offs. The RUM Conjecture, introduced by Athanassoulis et al. in 2016, provides a framework…

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Understanding Monotonic Reads in Distributed Systems: A Deep Dive for Interview Preparation

Introduction Monotonic reads is a crucial consistency model in distributed systems that every senior engineer should thoroughly understand, especially when preparing for technical interviews at leading tech companies. This concept…

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Sloppy vs Strict Quorums in Distributed Systems: A Complete Guide for System Design Interviews

Introduction If you're preparing for system design interviews at top tech companies, understanding distributed systems concepts is crucial. One fundamental concept that often comes up is quorum-based systems. In this…

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