CAP Theorem - CI/CD Glossary Definition
The CAP theorem states that during a network partition a distributed data store must choose between consistency (every read sees the latest write) and availability (every request gets a response). It cannot have both while partitioned.
Common misread
CAP is only about partition behavior. When the network is healthy, systems can offer both - which is what PACELC clarifies.
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