CachingIntermediate·10 min
Cache Consistency Patterns
Understanding how different cache update patterns affect data consistency, performance, and system complexity
cachingconsistencywrite-patterns+2
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Interactive visualizations of distributed systems, databases, and performance concepts. 5 simulations and counting.
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CachingAdvanced·12 min
Cache Inconsistency Timeline
Understanding when and why cache inconsistencies occur, and how long they persist in distributed systems
consistencydistributed-systemsrace-conditions+2
CachingAdvanced·12 min
Multi-tier Cache Hierarchy
Understanding how cache hierarchies balance speed, capacity, and cost in modern distributed systems
cache-hierarchymulti-tierperformance+2
CachingIntermediate·10 min
Thundering Herd Simulator
Understanding how cache expiration can overwhelm databases and how to prevent cascade failures
thundering-herdcache-stampederequest-coalescing+2
DatabasesIntermediate·8 min
B-Tree Bandwidth Optimizer
Understanding why B-Trees dramatically outperform binary trees for disk-based storage through bandwidth optimization
b-treesindexingdisk-io+3
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