References

This section references books, journal articles, blog posts, and videos providing an in-depth explanation of building blocks and concepts used inside the library. They are categorized by topic, and can be covered without any particular order.

Conflict-free Replicated Data Types

Foundations:

• Conflict-free Replicated Data Types
• CRDTs illustrated
• Strong Eventual Consistency and Conflict-free Replicated Data Types

Production experiences:

• CRDTs in Practice
• CRDTs in Production

For an in-depth understanding of the topic, make sure to check out the materials listed in this blog post.

Membership Protocols

Gossip protocols foundations:

• Epidemic Algorithms for Replicated Database Maintenance
• Understanding Gossip Protocols
• The Promise, and Limitations, of Gossip Protocols

SWIM protocol:

• SWIM: Scalable Weakly-consistent Infection-style Process Group Membership Protocol (paper)
• SWIM: Scalable Weakly-consistent Infection-style Process Group Membership Protocol (video)
• Serf documentation

HyParView protocol:

• HyParView: a membership protocol for reliable gossip-based broadcast