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Here’s my alternative explanation why the word “propagate” is used - there is no verb for awaiting cache TTL expiration. Some suggestions for verbs: • Cache f

Here’s my alternative explanation why the word “propagate” is used - there is no verb for awaiting cache TTL expiration. Some suggestions for verbs: • Cache flush wait • Cache out (sounds too much like “cash out”) • Soft whisper / cache whisper • TTL cascade

trixie_ 5y ago
The word propagate doesn't imply an active push as opposed to a passive pull. The author made an assumption that is outside the definition of the word 'propagate'. Either way the new information propagates through the network. The 24-48 hour window should be the first hint that a slower passive method is being used.