Leader Election

Diagram of Raft nodes with timers highlighting random election timeouts.

How Random Timers Prevent Deadlock in Raft Leader Elections

This post explains why Raft uses randomized election timeouts, how they avoid deadlock, and what implementation details matter for robust leader elections.

Illustration of two server nodes both holding a crown, symbolizing a split‑brain leader conflict.

When Two Nodes Believe They Are Leader

Explore the root causes of dual‑leader situations, their impact on consistency, and proven strategies to keep your cluster healthy.

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