CAP Theorem
In a distributed system, you can only guarantee two out of three: Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance. A fundamental trade-off in distributed data stores.
The CAP Theorem: Pick Two
Why a distributed system cannot have strong consistency and availability during a partition.
CAP in Practice: CP and AP Systems
How real databases, key-value stores, and coordination services implement their CAP choice.
Advanced CAP: Linearizability, Sessions, and Reconciliation
Tight definitions of consistency, session guarantees, and conflict resolution in AP systems.
CAP Theorem: Review & Mastery Quiz
Scenario questions on partitions, quorums, and reconciliation.
Free Books & Guides
Official Documentation
Video Courses
CAP Theorem — Explained (YouTube)
A video explanation of the CAP Theorem principle with practical examples.
freeCodeCamp — Software Architecture Course
A comprehensive course covering software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.
ByteByteGo — Distributed Systems
High-quality animated explanations of system design principles, distributed systems, and architecture patterns.