3d ago · 7 min read · As modern applications grow, they often move beyond a single database server. Systems that once served a few thousand users may eventually need to support millions of requests across different regions
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4d ago · 8 min read · In the world of distributed systems, scalability, availability, and consistency are paramount. For years, the CAP theorem provided a foundational understanding of the trade-offs involved. However, as
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4d ago · 26 min read · TLDR: Cosmos DB offers five consistency levels — Strong, Bounded Staleness, Session, Consistent Prefix, Eventual — each with precise, non-obvious internal mechanics. Session does not mean HTTP session; it means a client-side token that tracks what yo...
Join discussionMar 9 · 15 min read · TLDR TLDR: ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) is the gold standard for banking. BASE (Basically Available, Soft state, Eventual consistency) is the standard for social media. BASE intentionally sacrifices instant accuracy in exchan...
Join discussionMar 9 · 14 min read · TLDR TLDR: Consistency is about whether all nodes in a distributed system show the same data at the same time. Strong consistency gives correctness but costs latency. Eventual consistency gives speed but requires tolerance for briefly stale reads. C...
Join discussionMar 8 · 8 min read · In the realm of distributed systems, the CAP Theorem is a fundamental principle that every system designer must understand. It states that a distributed data store cannot simultaneously guarantee Cons
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Nov 23, 2025 · 4 min read · The CAP Theorem: Choosing Your Adventure in Distributed Systems Welcome to the wild world of distributed systems! Building applications that handle tons of users and data across multiple servers can be a real challenge. Today, we're tackling one of t...
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Nov 11, 2025 · 3 min read · Why Do We Even Need Databases? Before diving into models, let’s talk purpose. A database isn’t just a storage box; it’s a system that ensures: Availability → Data is accessible to many users when required Integrity → Data is reliable, stored and re...
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