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# [A Simple Explanation of Consistent Hashing: From background to how it is an efficient tool for Data Distribution](https://techtonics.hashnode.dev/a-simple-explanation-of-consistent-hashing-from-background-to-how-it-is-an-efficient-tool-for-data-distribution?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In a distributed system, data is often partitioned across multiple nodes to achieve horizontal scalability and fault tolerance. Each node is responsible for storing and managing only a subset of the data. To distribute data across an N-server cluster...

Apr 10, 2023 · 6 min read · techtonics.hashnode.dev  
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