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State Machine Replication, and Why You Should Care with Doug Patti
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Forward Compatibility in System Design
In system design, forward compatibility is crucial when dealing with systems like transaction logs and message persistence. The ability to read messages written in the past is essential, leading to the need for programs to understand multiple versions concurrently. Unlike point-to-point protocols with negotiation phases, broadcast networks do not allow for negotiation, requiring all consumers to comprehend messages instantly. The necessity for forward compatibility is a fundamental constraint at the model level in system design, particularly in coordinated team-driven systems.
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