What does CAP theorem stand for in the context of distributed systems?
- Compatibility, Adaptability, Performance
- Complexity, Adaptability, Performance
- Concurrency, Accuracy, Persistence
- Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance
CAP theorem stands for Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance. It states that in a distributed system, it's impossible to simultaneously achieve all three properties under network partitions. It forces architects to make trade-offs between consistency and availability during network failures. Partition Tolerance is considered a mandatory requirement in distributed systems.
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