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Consistent Hashing (New)
We'll cover the following
Background
What is data partitioning?
Consistent Hashing to the rescue
Virtual nodes
Advantages of Vnodes
Data replication using Consistent Hashing
Consistent Hashing in System Design Interviews
Consistent Hashing use cases

Background

While designing a scalable system, the most important aspect is defining how the data will be partitioned and replicated across servers. Let's first define these terms before moving on:

Data partitioning: It is the process of distributing data across a set of servers. It improves the scalability and performance of the system.

Data replication: It is the process of making multiple copies of data and storing them on different servers. It improves the availability and durability of the data across the system.

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