Set N, R, W. R+W>N guarantees a read sees the latest write.

What you're seeing

N = replication factor. R = read quorum. W = write quorum. R + W > N guarantees every read intersects with the latest write — strong consistency without consensus.

R=W=QUORUM in N=3 means R+W=4>3: consistent. R=W=ONE means R+W=2<3: eventually consistent. Tune per query for the right point on the latency/consistency curve.

★ KEY TAKEAWAY
R + W > N → strongly consistent. R = W = QUORUM is the workhorse: tolerates one node down, sees every committed write.
▶ WHAT TO TRY
  • Set N=5, R=3, W=3 — strong (R+W=6>5).
  • Drop to R=W=1 — eventual (R+W=2≤5).
  • Click Write then Read — see intersection (orange) on strong setting.
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