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Jun 15, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding the Raft Consensus Algorithm: Principles, Workflow, and Comparison with Paxos

Raft is a leader-based consensus algorithm designed to be easier to understand and implement than Paxos, decomposing consensus into leader election, log replication, and safety rules; it ensures consistent, gap‑free logs, comparable performance, and simpler deployment for distributed systems.