The Emergence Machine

Cap Theorem

abstract · Computing · Level 10 · E10

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Emergence definition

cap-theorem requires distributed-system, structure.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
CAP theorem
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L6L5L2L1L0Cap TheoremDistributed SystemCooperateOrganizationComputerTheoremCooperationGroupCapBehaviorComputationGoal… intermediate l…ForceFormInformationLifeActionChangeCollectionExistenceEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Cap L5 (requires)
    cap theorem builds on the concept of cap
  • Computer L6 (requires)
    cap theorem builds on the concept of computer
  • Theorem L6 (requires)
    cap theorem builds on the concept of theorem
  • Distributed System L9 (requires)
    The CAP theorem states that distributed systems can guarantee only two of three properties: Consistency (identical data), Availability (always responsive), or Partition tolerance (survives network splits).