Distributed Systems
Distributed Consensus Protocol
Implementation of a Raft consensus algorithm for distributed systems, ensuring consistency across multiple nodes.
C++Raft ProtocolDistributed SystemsNetworking
This project implements the Raft consensus algorithm, a critical component for building reliable distributed systems. The implementation includes:
Key Features
- Leader election mechanism to handle node failures
- Log replication across cluster nodes
- Safety guarantees through consensus protocol
- Network partition handling
- Persistent state management
Technical Details
The system uses TCP/IP for node communication and implements state machines for managing cluster state. The protocol ensures that all nodes agree on the same sequence of commands, making it suitable for building distributed databases, configuration services, and other critical infrastructure components.
Challenges Overcome
- Handling split-brain scenarios
- Efficient log compaction
- Optimizing network message throughput
- Testing under various failure conditions