Glossary: System Design Beyond the Basics
Linearizable
Also written: linearizability, strong consistency
The system behaves like a single copy of the data: once a write is confirmed, every later read by anyone sees it. Stock and payments need it.
Glossary: System Design Beyond the Basics
Also written: linearizability, strong consistency
The system behaves like a single copy of the data: once a write is confirmed, every later read by anyone sees it. Stock and payments need it.