The term "CAP computer" can relate to a couple of different concepts, so I'll provide an overview of the most relevant interpretations: 1. **CAP Theorem (Constraint Satisfaction) in Distributed Systems**: In distributed computing, the CAP theorem (or Brewer's theorem) states that it is impossible for a distributed data store to simultaneously provide all three of the following guarantees: - **Consistency**: Every read receives the most recent write or an error.
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