What is the significance of the TrueTime API used internally by Cloud Spanner?

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What is the significance of the TrueTime API used internally by Cloud Spanner?

Key points

  • TrueTime API ensures globally consistent timestamps
  • Enables Cloud Spanner to maintain data consistency
  • Provides bounded-uncertainty time for commit operations
  • Not related to VM scheduling or NTP synchronization

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