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Why does Firestore on GCP use eventual consistency for some queries instead of strong consistency?
Why does Firestore on GCP use eventual consistency for some queries instead of strong consistency?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand consistency models in distributed databases
Strong consistency ensures all reads see latest writes but can slow down distributed systems.Step 2: Recognize Firestore's use of eventual consistency
Firestore uses eventual consistency in some cases to improve performance and scale globally.Final Answer:
To improve performance and scalability across distributed regions -> Option BQuick Check:
Eventual consistency boosts global performance [OK]
Quick Trick: Eventual consistency helps scale globally faster [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking Firestore lacks consistency
- Assuming strong consistency is always better
- Confusing consistency with data loss prevention
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