What are the benefits of using Raft?

What are the benefits of using Raft for distributed systems?

Raft provides strong consistency, simplifies leader election, and is easier to understand than other consensus algorithms.

Can you explain how Raft ensures consistency?

Raft ensures consistency by requiring that all changes to the system state are agreed upon by a majority of nodes before they are committed.

What makes Raft easier to understand compared to Paxos?

Raft breaks down the consensus process into more manageable parts, making it easier to follow the flow of leader election and log replication.

Are there any drawbacks to using Raft?

While Raft is easier to understand, it can be less efficient in terms of performance under certain conditions compared to other algorithms.