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What is eventual consistency?

Eventual consistency means replicas may temporarily disagree, but if updates stop they converge over time.

System Design Medium Theory

What is eventual consistency?

Eventual consistency means replicas may temporarily disagree, but if updates stop they converge over time.

  • Temporary stale reads are possible
  • Improves availability and scale
  • Good fit depends on the product workflow

What is eventual consistency?