#8491 introduced the FailureDetector module. We want to add documentation for it
Contributor guide
Tech stack
java
Domain
documentationbackend
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
familiarity with Apache Pinot broker architecturebasic knowledge of failure detection
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Refer to PR #8491 to understand the FailureDetector module. Examine the existing broker documentation in the repository (likely under the 'docs/' directory) to find where to add the new documentation. Write a clear description of the module's purpose, configuration, and how it works.
