Data Availability Explained
Spencer discusses the nuances of data availability within the context of the CAP theorem, emphasizing the importance of having multiple replicas to ensure reliability. He clarifies a common misconception that systems maintaining consistency, like Cockroach, cannot be highly available. Instead, he highlights that while Cockroach requires a majority for consensus, it remains highly available by preventing access to potentially incorrect data when consensus is not achieved.In this clip
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Episode 413: Spencer Kimball on CockroachDB
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