# conflict resolution

Published articles for conflict resolution.

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## Instrumenting AI: Multi-master replication and the split brain problem

DevFeed: [Instrumenting AI: Multi-master replication and the split brain problem](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/instrumenting-ai-multi-master-replication-and-the-split-brain-problem-39576.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://ankit-rana.com/logs/24-instrumenting-ai-multi-master-replication-split-brain/>)

Author: hello@ankit-rana.com

Published: 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Ankit Rana | Mechanical Sympathy](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ankit-rana-mechanical-sympathy.md>)

Topics: [distributed-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/distributed-systems.md>), [Databases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/databases.md>), [AI Infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-infrastructure.md>), [Raft](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raft.md>), [Availability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/availability.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [ai-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-infrastructure.md>), [conflict-resolution](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conflict-resolution.md>), [consensus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/consensus.md>), [database](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/database.md>), [distributed-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/distributed-systems.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [partitions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/partitions.md>), [paxos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/paxos.md>), [raft](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raft.md>), [split-brain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/split-brain.md>)

### AI overview

The article explains how multi-master replication can produce split-brain behavior during network partitions. Both masters may accept conflicting writes, and reconciliation after the partition can discard valid data through last-write-wins rules. It presents Raft and Paxos quorum requirements as a way to prevent a second active brain.

### Source excerpt

In multi-master replication every node accepts writes, so when the network partitions both masters stay active and accept conflicting writes into isolated silos. On heal, automated conflict resolution usually falls back to last-write-wins, which blindly discards valid data. Raft and Paxos prevent this by requiring an odd node count and a strict majority: an isolated leader cannot reach quorum, so it steps down instead of forming a second brain.

## Harvard Negotiation Model

DevFeed: [Harvard Negotiation Model](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/harvard-negotiation-model-27721.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://gagor.pro/2025/08/harvard-negotiation-model/>)

Author: Tom

Published: 2025-08-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Tomasz Gągor](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/tomasz-gagor.md>)

Topics: [Framework](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/framework.md>), [Job](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/job.md>)

Tags: [batna](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/batna.md>), [best-practices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/best-practices.md>), [conflict-resolution](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conflict-resolution.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [harvard-negotiation-model](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/harvard-negotiation-model.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [interests-vs-positions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interests-vs-positions.md>), [leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/leadership.md>), [model](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/model.md>), [negotiation-strategies](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/negotiation-strategies.md>), [negotiation-tips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/negotiation-tips.md>), [negotiation-workshop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/negotiation-workshop.md>), [people](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/people.md>), [principled-negotiation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/principled-negotiation.md>), [teams](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/teams.md>), [win-win-negotiation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/win-win-negotiation.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide to the Harvard Negotiation Model, covering principled negotiation, its four core principles, BATNA, and approaches to reaching mutually beneficial agreements.

### Source excerpt

Practical guide to the Harvard Negotiation Model - the four principles of principled negotiation, how to use BATNA, responses to common hard-ball tactics, and actionable tips for reaching win-win agreements in leadership and teams.