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DESCRIPTION:## Abstract\nConsensus in distributed systems is often seen as 
 one of the hardest problems in computer science. Even simple operations mu
 st deal with unreliable networks\, node failures\, and the absence of a gl
 obal clock.\n\nThis talk presents an intuitive\, step-by-step approach to 
 understanding consensus. Instead of starting with established algorithms o
 r formal proofs\, we begin with a naïve solution and iteratively refine i
 t by exposing its failures under realistic conditions. Each refinement int
 roduces a key idea that leads toward a correct and practical consensus app
 roach.\n\nAlong the way\, we will build an understanding of why consensus 
 is fundamentally challenging\, what constraints make it impossible in some
  settings\, and why real-world algorithms are designed the way they are. B
 y the end\, the audience will have a clear mental model of consensus and b
 e able to reason about protocols such as Raft or Paxos with greater confid
 ence.\n\n## Objectives\n- Tackle the problem of consensus using first prin
 ciples and simple reasoning.\n- Demonstrate how realistic failure scenario
 s shape the design of consensus protocols.\n- Provide a mental framework t
 o reason about correctness and trade-offs in distributed coordination.\n\n
 ## Requirements\nBasic familiarity with backend systems.
DTSTAMP:20260727T165045Z
LOCATION:106 (Capacity 45)
SUMMARY:Consensus 101 - Shivansh Kuchchal
URL:https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-us-2026/talk/VYLPZM/
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