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Patterns of Distributed Systems with Unmesh Joshi

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Exploring Data Storage and Timing Patterns in Distributed Systems

This chapter examines the nuances of data storage in distributed systems, emphasizing the differences between random access memory and permanent disk storage. It highlights the impact of persistent memory technologies and the role of Google Spanner's TrueTime clock in improving read and write performance through clock skew management.

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