Can you always access your favorite online photo album from anywhere?
CAP theorem
Can you always access your favorite online photo album from anywhere?
Imagine you're trying to view your favorite photo album online, but sometimes you can't access it when you're away from home.
Your online photo album can't always be accessed because sometimes the internet connection between your computer and the album's server gets interrupted.
Example
If you're on a flight and your internet drops, you can't see your photo album.
Remember this
The CAP theorem explains why your photo album isn't always available due to network interruptions.
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