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Method for electing a coordinator in distributed computing

In distributed computing, the bully algorithm is a method for dynamically electing a coordinator or leader from a group of distributed computer processes. The process with the highest process ID number from amongst the non-failed processes is selected as the coordinator. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Bully algorithmA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Modification of Traditional Bully Algorithm using Priority Queuing Technique Applied in CPU Memory AllocationInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Darwin's dangerous ideaThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Enhanced Bully Algorithm for Leader Node Election in Synchronous Distributed SystemsCited 11 times
  5. Go sideways: Leader electionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Chang and Roberts algorithmA closely related topic

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