Navigating Stateful Components in Distributed Systems

This chapter explores the challenges and considerations of using stateful components in distributed systems, highlighting the need for data consistency, coherence, and thoughtful architecture. Through personal anecdotes and examples, it emphasizes the importance of determining data criticality and the implications of caching and system choices. The discussion also covers consensus algorithms, reliable locking mechanisms, and the influence of existing environments on design decisions, all essential for operational stability.