raft
A Go library implementing the Raft consensus protocol for managing replicated state machines in distributed systems.
What is raft?
raft is a Go library that implements the Raft consensus protocol, providing a way to manage a replicated log and build replicated state machines. It solves the problem of achieving consensus in distributed systems, enabling Consistent, Partition Tolerant (CP) architectures with controlled fault tolerance.
Go developers building distributed systems that require consensus, such as databases, key-value stores, or coordination services where fault tolerance and consistency are critical.
Developers choose raft for its production-ready, well-tested implementation of the Raft algorithm, its integration with the Go ecosystem, and its ability to handle dynamic cluster membership and automatic log compaction, simplifying the development of reliable distributed applications.
Overview
Golang implementation of the Raft consensus protocol
Use Cases
Best For
- Building distributed key-value stores with strong consistency guarantees
- Implementing coordination services like service discovery or configuration management
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