Distributed Systems Theory

Distributed Systems Theory studies how multiple computers work together to perform tasks as a cohesive unit. Instead of a single machine handling everything, a network of computers shares workloads, resources, and data to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. This approach allows systems to process large volumes of information, stay operational despite individual failures, and adapt to increasing demands. The theory addresses challenges like coordinating different machines, maintaining consistency, and ensuring security across the network, enabling complex applications such as cloud services, online banking, and large-scale data processing to function smoothly and effectively.