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CAP Theorem — the holy trinity of distributed systems
Consistency, availability and partition tolerance — what each guarantee really means, and which pairs real systems actually choose.
The trade-off I'd flag
Partitions are not optional, so the real choice is C vs A during a partition. Most arguments about CAP are really arguments about what the business can tolerate for a few seconds.
