# Overview The leader logs every request (i.e., statement) to a log that is sent to the followers. # Key Considerations Other replication methods are generally preferred. # Pros # Cons of Statement-based Replication #flashcard - Can result in discrepancies when using nondeterministic functions (e.g., `NOW()` or `RAND()`) or auto-incrementing columns <!--ID: 1751507776614--> # Use Cases # Related Topics