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Whenever we try to fix something in one corner of IT, we seem to yank another corner out of place and create new problems–trading one conundrum for another. Microservices are a perfect example of that: the denormalization of data and centralization of processes makes teams less interdependent (solving a human issue)...

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on UnsplashIn the realm of distributed systems, database replication is indispensable, ensuring data durability, high availability, and system scalability. This exploration delves into why replication is pivotal, various replication strategies, and their impact on system performance and con...