Foundational Distributed System Concepts -- Concurrency Models Flashcards by Sharanabasappa Revadigar

Q

What are the challenges associated with Distributed Transactions?

A

Complex coordination and potential failure handling

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What is a common solution mentioned for Distributed Transactions?

A

2PC (Two-Phase Commit)

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Q

What alternative to 2PC is suggested for more complex scenarios?

A

Sagas

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What is the significance of Idempotency in distributed systems?

A

Crucial for retry mechanisms

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Fill in the blank: 2PC is often mentioned, but focus on _______ for more complex scenarios.

A

Sagas

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True or False: Idempotency is not important in retry mechanisms.

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False

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