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The CAP Theorem and Its Implications
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In the distributed systems, the CAP theorem is a fundamental principle that provides insights into the trade-offs inherent in system design. The CAP theorem states that a distributed data store cannot simultaneously provide more than two out of the following three guarantees:

  1. Consistency (C)
  2. Availability (A)
  3. Partition Tolerance (P)

Understanding the CAP theorem is crucial for architects and developers as it influences decisions around system behavior under failure conditions, performance optimizations, and user experience.

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