4 ms·
Yes I like that, much more accurate descriptor than "log", though it is more verbose. In the end it is really just nitpicking I guess, but the discoverability o
by tcoppi 10y ago
Yes I like that, much more accurate descriptor than "log", though it is more verbose. In the end it is really just nitpicking I guess, but the discoverability of calling these systems "log services" is very low compared to what they are really capable of.
- deleted 10y ago[deleted]
- Terr_ 10y agoSomehow I associate "journal" with temporary/transitional data, but that's probably just me thinking of journaling file-systems.
- toomuchtodo 10y agoWhen I think journal, I think a permanent record of rdbms transactions or perhaps even a blockchain. I agree with you though that the persistence of data needs to be defined when discussing a journal of any sorts.
- grogers 10y agoYou might prefer 'ledger' to emphasize the immutability of the journal.