consensus

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Consensus' is like a group decision where everyone agrees on something after discussing it. It's not just about getting majority votes, but trying to find a solution everybody can accept.

Examples in Different Contexts

In distributed computing, 'consensus' algorithms help systems agree on data's consistency. A systems architect might suggest, 'Implementing the Paxos consensus algorithm will improve our database's fault tolerance.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our goal is to ensure that all nodes in the distributed system hold consistent data. What can be our best recourse here?

Response:

Perhaps using a consensus algorithm like Paxos or Raft could ensure data consistency across our network.

Business

Scenario:

Reviewing the increased competition in our industry, we must settle on a united front for our marketing efforts.

Response:

I agree, let's have more discussions and strive to reach a consensus on the marketing strategy.