Discussing the Patterns of Distributed Systems with Unmesh Joshi

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Key concepts behind distributed systems, including fault tolerance and consistency models, consensus algorithms, and more.
Unmesh’s inspiration behind “Patterns of Distributed Systems,” and how he hopes to simplify complex concepts for developers.
Technical predictions for distributed systems over the next five years.

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Discussing the Patterns of Distributed Systems with Unmesh Joshi

Big Ideas in App Architecture

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Key concepts behind distributed systems, including fault tolerance and consistency models, consensus algorithms, and more.
Unmesh’s inspiration behind “Patterns of Distributed Systems,” and how he hopes to simplify complex concepts for developers.
Technical predictions for distributed systems over the next five years.

60 episodes

#Business #Cockroach Labs

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