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As per CAP theorem which category does memcached fall into?


I am planning to use memcached DB. As per my requirement High performance(speed) and availability is by highest priority.(Consistency can be traded of to some extent) please suggest be with a proper DB.

I am following CAP Theorem.

By category i mean CA or CP or AP as shown in the below diagram?

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Solution

  • As per the official website Memcached is more concerned about Consistency and Availability i.e., CA category.