github.com/navgeet/raft
This library provides a simple, easy-to-understand, and reliable implementation of Raft using Go. Raft is a consensus protocol designed to manage replicated logs in a distributed system. Its purpose is to ensure fault-tolerant coordination and consistency among a group of nodes, making it suitable for building reliable systems. Potential use cases include distributed file systems, consistent key-value stores, and service discovery.
Raft is based on a leader-follower model, where one node is elected as the leader and coordinates the replication process. Time is divided into terms, and the leader is elected for each term through a leader election process. The leader receives client requests, which are then replicated to other nodes called followers. The followers maintain a log of all state changes, and the leader's responsibility is to ensure that all followers have consistent logs by sending them entries to append. Safety is guaranteed by requiring a majority of nodes to agree on the state changes, ensuring that no conflicting states are committed.
The following features are currently in development or are intended to be added in the future:
Other developers are encouraged to contribute to this project and pull requests are welcome.
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