The "Split Brain" Problem
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What is The "Split Brain" Problem?
The "split brain" problem occurs in distributed systems when a cluster of nodes becomes partitioned into two or more independent sub-clusters that are unable to communicate with each other. Each sub-cluster may then believe it is the primary cluster and start making independent decisions, potentially leading to data inconsistencies and conflicts as each sub-cluster operates as if it's the only authority. This situation can result in data loss or corruption when the partitions eventually rejoin.
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