A method for processing data using a distributed data processing system includes providing input data to the distributed data processing system from a distributed data processing system interface component in communication with the distributed data processing system. The distributed data processing system processes the input data to generate a response, which it provides to the distributed data processing system interface component. The distributed data processing system interface component holds the response in escrow until it receives an indication from the distributed data processing system that the response has reached a sufficient level of durability.