Definition
Require overlapping majorities for reads and writes so reads see the latest write.
How it works
Write to W replicas, read from R; if R+W>N they overlap. Bigger quorums = stronger consistency, higher latency.
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Common questions
What is Quorum (R+W>N)?
Require overlapping majorities for reads and writes so reads see the latest write.
How does Quorum (R+W>N) work?
Write to W replicas, read from R; if R+W>N they overlap. Bigger quorums = stronger consistency, higher latency.
What is Quorum (R+W>N) used for in system design?
Write to W replicas, read from R; if R+W>N they overlap. Bigger quorums = stronger consistency, higher latency.
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