Building a distributed database is complicated and needs to consider many factors. Previously, I discussed two important techniques, sharding and partitioning, for gaining greater throughput and ...

What is a distributed system? A distributed system is a collection of independent computers that appear to the user as a single coherent system. To accomplish a common objective, the computers in a ...

Finality in blockchain means reaching a point where a transaction is permanent and irreversible. Once a transaction achieves finality, it’s locked in and cannot be altered or undone. This is crucial ...

Real-time performance in ML enabled distributed systems requires more than just good engineering. It’s about building intelligent, resilient infrastructure that adapts to user behavior and holds up ...

Explore the mechanics of live cryptocurrency transaction settlements across exchanges and wallets, detailing processes, blockchain verification ...

Neel Somani, a researcher and technologist from the University of California, Berkeley, has seen firsthand how big traffic spikes can trip up even top tech companies. They use distributed systems, ...