Tell-U-Vision Episode 06: Hazelcast – CAP Theorem

Welcome to the sixth episode of Tell-U-Vision: CAP Theorem, where we boldly venture into the intricate universe of distributed systems. Our esteemed captain, Mike Yawn, will navigate:

1. Exploration of Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance
2. Detailed examination of “AP” and “CP” systems
3. Debunking the myth of the “AC” system
4. Discussion on Hazelcast Platform’s historical preference for AP guarantees
5. Introduction of the CP subsystem in version 3.12
6. Strategies for maintaining consistency in the face of network challenges
7. Overview of the CPMap data structure
8. Preview of upcoming episodes focusing on advanced technologies and concepts

Additional Resources:

CP-Subsystem

Please stop calling databases CP or AP

You Can’t Sacrifice Partition Tolerance

Hazelcast and the Mythical PA/EC System

In Search of an Understandable Consensus Algorithm (Extended Version)