Consistent Hashing: Easy Explanation

Learn about consistent hashing, including the problem it solves, how it works, and when to use it in a system design interview.

0:00 Introduction
0:07 An Example
1:22 Problem with simple hashing with modulo
3:01 How consistent hashing works
5:10 Virtual Nodes
6:28 When to use in an interview

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