Peer to Peer
In plain terms
A decentralized model where nodes act as both clients and servers.
Going deeper
In peer-to-peer architecture, each node shares resources directly with others without a central server, distributing load and avoiding single points of failure. Every peer is equal.
Under the hood
Scales and resists central failure but complicates discovery, security, and consistency.
Examples
BitTorrent, blockchain, file sharing, decentralized networks, mesh systems.
Think of it like...
Like neighbors sharing tools directly instead of all borrowing from one central shop.