Consistent Hashing

I wrote about consistent hashing in 2013 when I worked at Basho, when I had started a series called “Learning About Distributed Databases” and today I’m kicking that back off after a few years (ok, after 5 or so years!) with this post on consistent hashing. As with Riak… Continue reading →

Consistent Hashing – Learning About Distributed Databases :: Issue 002

One of the core tools in the belt of the distributed database is consistent hashing. In Riak this is especially true, as it stands at the core of a Riak Cluster. Hashing, using a hash function, is an algorithm that maps data to variable length to data that’s fixed. In other words, odd things like... Continue reading →

Write the Docs, Proper Portland Brew, Hack n’ Bike and Polyglot Conference 2013

Blog Entry Index: Write the Docs Portland Proper Brew How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Riak @ Polyglot Conference 2013 I just wrapped up a long weekend of staycation. Monday kicked off Write the Docs this week and today, Tuesday, I’m getting back into the saddle. Write the Docs The Write the Docs Conference... Continue reading →