Raft #17
Description
Once finished researching Paxos (#1), it only makes sense to further look at consensus protocols that it inspired such as raft.
The main goal of this thread is to research raft and create a general understanding which should later be summarized in a research post.
Questions
- How does raft work?
- What sets raft apart from paxos?
- Where is raft used?
- What are rafts strengths?
Literature
- In Search of an Understandable Consensus Algorithm - paper
- You. Must. Build. A. Raft! Consul's Consensus Protocol Explained - video
- Raft consensus algorithm - post
- Raft explained - post