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Software Engineering Daily · Jul 25, 2023 · 46 min

CAP Theorem 23 Years Later with Eric Brewer

The CAP theorem, also known as Brewer's theorem, is a fundamental principle in distributed systems that states that it is impossible to simultaneously achieve three desirable properties in a distributed data system: Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance. Sponsorship inquiries: sponsor@softwareengineeringdaily.com Fullstory: Visit https://fullstory.com to learn more. Starburst: Try Starburst Galaxy today: https://starburst.io/sedaily. Work OS: To learn more and get started, go to https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/workos

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The CAP theorem, also known as Brewer's theorem, is a fundamental principle in distributed systems that states that it is impossible to simultaneously achieve three desirable properties in a distributed data system: Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance.

Sponsorship inquiries: sponsor@softwareengineeringdaily.com


Fullstory: Visit https://fullstory.com to learn more.

Starburst: Try Starburst Galaxy today: https://starburst.io/sedaily.

Work OS: To learn more and get started, go to https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/workos

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