Practice - Paxos Algorithm: A Practical Solution for Crash Faults in Asynchronous Systems
Practice Questions
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What role does a Proposer play in the Paxos algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to propose a value.
What is the key purpose of the Prepare phase?
💡 Hint: Consider what the Proposer needs to do first.
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What role does the Acceptor play in Paxos?
💡 Hint: Think about who votes and who proposes.
True or False: Only one value can be chosen in Paxos for any specific consensus instance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the safety property of Paxos.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how Paxos can maintain safety despite the presence of crash failures. Consider the implications of receiving conflicting messages from different Acceptors.
💡 Hint: Focus on what guarantees are in place for Acceptors' responses and proposals.
Discuss the limitations of the Paxos algorithm in terms of real-world implementations. Mention specific scenarios where Paxos may struggle.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the conditions leading to contention and how Paxos addresses those.
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