Differences between Immediate and Eventual Consistency
Below are the differences between Immediate and Eventual consistency:
Aspect | Immediate Consistency | Eventual Consistency |
---|---|---|
Visibility of Data | Updates are immediately visible to all clients. | Updates may not be immediately visible to all clients. |
Consistency Guarantees | Strong consistency guarantees. | Weaker consistency guarantees. |
Performance | May incur higher latency for write operations. | Write operations may have lower latency. |
Complexity | Can be more complex to implement in distributed systems. | Easier to implement in distributed systems. |
Conflict Resolution | Easier to handle conflicts due to strong consistency. | May require conflict resolution mechanisms. |
Use Cases | Suitable for applications requiring strong consistency. | Suitable for applications where eventual consistency is acceptable. |
What is the Difference between Immediate and Eventual Consistency?
Consistency refers to the property that ensures that all data in a system remains accurate and reliable over time. It ensures that when multiple clients or users access the same data, they all see the same, most up-to-date version of that data.