<ul><li>The CAP Theorem provides a framework for understanding trade-offs in distributed database architecture.</li><li>According to the CAP theorem, distributed databases can prioritize consistency, availability, or partition tolerance, but not all three simultaneously.</li><li>CP systems prioritize consistency and partition tolerance, while AP systems prioritize availability and partition tolerance.</li><li>Modern distributed systems often offer adjustable variables to balance between availability and consistency.</li></ul>

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