Study Resources
Learn system design concepts through articles and video classes before tackling the exercises.
Articles
In-depth written guides on system design topics
System Design Fundamentals
Learn the core concepts of distributed systems, scalability patterns, and architectural trade-offs that every engineer should know.
Caching Strategies Explained
Understand cache invalidation, write-through vs write-back patterns, and implementing distributed caching in your systems.
Database Sharding Deep Dive
Master horizontal partitioning, shard key selection, and managing cross-shard queries in large-scale databases.
API Design Best Practices
Design RESTful APIs that are intuitive, versioned correctly, and handle errors gracefully at scale.
Message Queues and Event-Driven Architecture
Learn when to use message queues, compare Kafka vs RabbitMQ, and design event-driven systems.
Load Balancing Strategies
Compare round-robin, least connections, and consistent hashing algorithms for distributing traffic.
Video Classes
Watch expert walkthroughs and explanations
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Designing for Scale
A comprehensive walkthrough of horizontal scaling, load balancing, and database sharding strategies with real-world examples.
Microservices Architecture
Breaking down monoliths, service communication patterns, and managing complexity in distributed systems.
Designing a URL Shortener
Step-by-step system design interview walkthrough covering hashing, storage, and analytics.
Building Real-Time Systems
WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and long polling — when to use each for real-time features.
CAP Theorem in Practice
Understanding consistency, availability, and partition tolerance with practical database examples.
Designing a Rate Limiter
Token bucket, sliding window, and distributed rate limiting implementations explained.