
Jyao Yao contributed to the eBay/HomeStore repository by engineering core enhancements to distributed log replication and client-server data interfaces using C++ and system programming techniques. Over five months, Jyao delivered a durable commit log sequence number flush interface and a new Client Data RPC Interface, both aimed at improving data consistency and reliability during outages and restarts. Their work addressed edge-case failures in Raft-based replication, implemented robust error handling, and refined log management under space constraints. By focusing on backend development and distributed systems, Jyao’s contributions strengthened operational stability and established a foundation for scalable, fault-tolerant data services.
February 2026 — eBay/HomeStore: Implemented a durable commit log sequence number (dc_lsn) flush interface in the replication module. This change ensures logs between cp_lsn and dc_lsn are recommitted during log replay after restart, strengthening data consistency and restart reliability in the replication pipeline. Tracked under commit ed45a4653d779c65090746173f81da1d0606d48d ("add interface to flush dc_lsn"; relates to #863).
February 2026 — eBay/HomeStore: Implemented a durable commit log sequence number (dc_lsn) flush interface in the replication module. This change ensures logs between cp_lsn and dc_lsn are recommitted during log replay after restart, strengthening data consistency and restart reliability in the replication pipeline. Tracked under commit ed45a4653d779c65090746173f81da1d0606d48d ("add interface to flush dc_lsn"; relates to #863).
January 2026 – eBay/HomeStore: Delivered a new Client Data RPC Interface with unidirectional and bidirectional data requests, establishing a robust foundation for client-server data collaboration. The work includes error handling and replication role state management to improve reliability and data consistency across services. The change is anchored by commit fe986063026f7ca7025b30937cfc868ecd8d1f50 (Add interface to add client data rpc (#846)). No critical bugs fixed this month; focus was on delivering business value and enabling scalable RPC service integration.
January 2026 – eBay/HomeStore: Delivered a new Client Data RPC Interface with unidirectional and bidirectional data requests, establishing a robust foundation for client-server data collaboration. The work includes error handling and replication role state management to improve reliability and data consistency across services. The change is anchored by commit fe986063026f7ca7025b30937cfc868ecd8d1f50 (Add interface to add client data rpc (#846)). No critical bugs fixed this month; focus was on delivering business value and enabling scalable RPC service integration.
December 2025: Delivered reliability enhancements to the HomeStore log replication path under space constraints, focusing on Raft-based log handling, latch_lsn gating, and inline sync flush. Result: improved stability, data consistency, and uptime during capacity pressure, with clearer recovery semantics when space is temporarily exhausted.
December 2025: Delivered reliability enhancements to the HomeStore log replication path under space constraints, focusing on Raft-based log handling, latch_lsn gating, and inline sync flush. Result: improved stability, data consistency, and uptime during capacity pressure, with clearer recovery semantics when space is temporarily exhausted.
October 2025 monthly summary for the eBay/HomeStore developer, focused on reliability improvements in the replication subsystem and associated code quality work.
October 2025 monthly summary for the eBay/HomeStore developer, focused on reliability improvements in the replication subsystem and associated code quality work.
September 2025: Delivered stabilizing changes to Raft-based replication in eBay/HomeStore, focusing on reliability and data integrity within the distributed storage stack. Implemented targeted fixes and validations that reduce edge-case data loss and improve cluster stability under outages or restarts.
September 2025: Delivered stabilizing changes to Raft-based replication in eBay/HomeStore, focusing on reliability and data integrity within the distributed storage stack. Implemented targeted fixes and validations that reduce edge-case data loss and improve cluster stability under outages or restarts.

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