Eventual Consistency
Eventual Consistency is a consistency model used in distributed systems where updates to data will eventually propagate to all nodes in the system. This means that, while immediate consistency is not guaranteed, all copies of the data will become consistent over time. It allows for higher availability and partition tolerance, making it suitable for systems like NoSQL databases.
In an eventually consistent system, users may see different versions of data at different times. For example, if one user updates a record, another user may still see the old version until the update is fully propagated. This approach is often used in applications where speed and availability are prioritized over immediate accuracy.