Eventual Consistency

Eventual consistency is a design principle used in distributed systems, where data is replicated across multiple locations. It means that, while changes to the data may not be immediately reflected everywhere, the system guarantees that, given enough time without new changes, all copies of the data will eventually become consistent. This approach allows for better performance and availability, especially during network issues, since the system can still operate and accept updates. Over time, all updates will synchronize, ensuring that all users see the same information eventually, even if it’s not instantaneous.