Leader Election Algorithms: Coordinating Distributed Nodes Using Raft or Paxos Protocols
Distributed systems are designed to keep applications running even when multiple machines are involved. In such environments, one common challenge is deciding which node should act as the leader at a given time. A leader is responsible for coordinating tasks such as writing updates, managing shared state, and maintaining system order. Without a proper leader-election process, distributed nodes may conflict, causing inconsistencies or delays. Leader election algorithms solve this problem by helping a group of…