How rqlite Addresses the CAP Theorem in Distributed Databases
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Summary
The article explores how rqlite, a lightweight, open-source distributed relational database written in Go and using SQLite, navigates the CAP theorem. The CAP theorem posits that distributed databases cannot simultaneously ensure Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance, forcing a trade-off. The piece delves into how rqlite addresses these challenges in distributed systems.
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The CAP theorem states that it’s impossible for a distributed database to simultaneously provide Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance.
The challenge is in the face of a network partition, a database can only be available or consistent, but not both.
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