Jason Cohen@asmartbear·Jun 5, 2022Just published an algorithm invented at @wpengine for a monotonically-increasing time metric across unsynchronized replicas, with no central service, no join/leave, and constant-memory:longform.asmartbear.comDistributed Logical TimeProperly ordering events in time is notoriously difficult in distributed systems. This algorithm is a simple, decentralized, scalable, constant-memory mechanism for independent replicas to record...6514
Jason Cohen@asmartbearIf you like this sort of thing, we're hiring at @wpengine -- yes, even in this economy.wpengine.careersWP Engine Careers - Be you. Be here.We engage the most inspired minds to do the best work of their careers, and we believe you should be the same person at work as you are at home.5:33 PM · Jun 5, 20222 Retweets4 Likes