The 4th edition is exceptional for learning fundamentals because it doesn't rely on modern buzzwords. You will learn why RPC works before you learn gRPC. You will learn the limits of Paxos before hearing about Raft.
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The 4th edition is praised for its detailed case studies (like the Locus file system and Amoeba distributed OS), but these intricate details make the end-of-chapter problems exceptionally difficult. If you are a student, pay for access