SwarmConsensus: Collaborative Decision-Making in SynaptiQ Systems
SwarmConsensus: Collaborative Decision-Making in SynaptiQ Systems
SwarmConsensus is a core feature of SynaptiQ Systems that enables collaborative decision-making among agents. It supports both small-scale and large-scale swarms with the following methods:
Basic Redis Methods: Ideal for small swarms with straightforward task delegation.
Advanced Lua and Transactional Methods: Designed for larger, more complex swarms requiring atomicity and performance optimization.
Basic Methods for Small Swarms
1. Propose a Task
Agents can propose tasks using a simple Redis-backed counter.
2. Vote for a Task
Each agent can vote on proposals using Redis hash operations.
3. Retrieve Consensus
Consensus is reached when a task receives a threshold number of votes.
Advanced Methods for Larger Swarms
For larger swarms or high-concurrency scenarios, SwarmConsensus provides enhanced functionality using Lua scripts and Redis transactions:
1. Propose a Task with Lua
Lua ensures atomic task proposal operations, minimizing race conditions.
2. Vote with Redis Transactions
Transactions ensure that voting operations are executed atomically, even under high concurrency.
3. Consensus via Lua
For large datasets or frequent voting, Lua scripts streamline consensus checks.
When to Use Each Method
Method
Use Case
Basic Methods
Small swarms with simple task delegation.
Lua Scripts
Atomic task proposals and high-frequency voting.
Redis Transactions
High-concurrency voting in large swarms.
Example Workflow
Here’s a step-by-step workflow for using the SwarmConsensus module:
1. Propose a Task
2. Vote on a Task
3. Check Consensus
Key Notes
Use basic methods for lightweight operations and testing.
For production environments or large-scale swarms:
Leverage Lua scripts for atomicity and optimized performance.
Use Redis transactions to ensure data consistency under high concurrency.
Configure the consensus threshold based on your swarm size and requirements.
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