Databases · Senior · Question 29 of 75
What is linearizability?
- 1Data stored in a single straight file
- 2Queries executed in alphabetical order
- ✓Correct answer: Every operation appears to take effect at a single instant between its start and end, so all clients see one up-to-date order
Explanation
It's what people often mean by 'strong consistency'. It costs latency across regions, because nodes must coordinate.