Principles of Eventual Consistency

The book delves into the complexities of achieving consistency in globally distributed systems, highlighting the trade-offs between strong consistency, low latency, and availability. It addresses the challenges of eventual consistency, which, while beneficial for performance, can be difficult for system architects and programmers to grasp. Emphasizing the need for robust abstractions, it advocates for clear principles and the ability to define and validate consistency protocols, aiming to enhance understanding and implementation in distributed systems.