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CS Fundamentals

Consistent Hashing

Consistent hashing distributes data across a cluster such that adding or removing nodes minimizes key remapping, improving cache hit rates and reducing operational overhead. It's a fundamental technique for building scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems.

HashingDistributed SystemsData PartitioningFault ToleranceVirtual NodesSHA-1Key RemappingCache Hit RateDynamoDBCassandra

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Consistent Hashing - System Design Diagram

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