GFS the Google File System in 199 Lines of Python

GFS, the Google File System, sits as the backbone of the entire Google infrastructure. However, for many it is a mystery, especially for those lucky enough to be more acquainted with high-level python code than low-level C operating system sources. But have no fear, we shall break through the veil and describe an implementation of GFS in 199 lines of python. Naturally, you may want to read about