Please Stop Calling Databases CP or AP
Martin Kleppmann critiques the CAP theorem for its inadequacy in defining database systems.
Martin Kleppmann argues that the CAP theorem is too simplistic and widely misunderstood for characterizing database systems. He urges engineers to adopt more precise terminology when evaluating systems. Kleppmann highlights the narrow definitions used in the CAP theorem and the need for a broader perspective on trade-offs in distributed systems.
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