Practice - Practical Solutions for Liveness
Practice Questions
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What is stable leader election?
💡 Hint: Think about how it simplifies decision-making.
Explain the purpose of random back-off timers.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where two processes try to send a proposal at the same time.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main purpose of stable leader election in consensus algorithms?
💡 Hint: Consider how having one leader might streamline decision-making.
True or False: Random back-off timers are used to ensure that multiple proposers can act simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Think about their primary function and what they aim to achieve.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a consensus algorithm for a distributed database system with frequent network failures. How would you incorporate stable leader election, random back-off timers, and quorum sizing into your design?
💡 Hint: Think about how each component can interact within your design for optimal performance.
Evaluate a situation where using a large quorum size may lead to system inefficiencies. Propose adjustments that could maintain system reliability while minimizing delays.
💡 Hint: Consider trade-offs between speed and reliability based on system load or activity.
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