Raft consensus algorithm addresses core challenges of distributed systems.

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A distributed system is a network of independent computers that work together to provide a service, such as a multi-component web application. These systems increase capacity and fault tolerance but introduce problems like network delays and machine failures. A central challenge is getting all machines to consistently agree on a sequence of changes despite these issues. The Raft consensus algorithm is designed specifically to solve this coordination problem.

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