Interactive ZooKeeper leader election — five processes creating ephemeral sequential znodes under /election. Smallest wins; each follower watches only its predecessor. Step through three scenarios or take over in free play.
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ZooKeeper · /election
/election
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1 · Create
2 · Watch
3 · Death
4 · Notify
5 · Re-elect
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Five processes will create znodes under /election.
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