Explores the FloodSet algorithm for synchronous agreement in crash failures and its communication complexity, along with bonus exercises on consensus protocols.
Explores the design of a general-purpose distributed execution system, covering challenges, specialized frameworks, decentralized control logic, and high-performance shuffle.
Explores decentralized systems engineering, consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, Byzantine faults, and the practical applications of fault-tolerant systems.
Introduces the fundamental principles of Information, Computation, and Communication theory, covering genomics, medical imaging, and assistive technology.
