System Design interview Guide
Learn how to design scalable systems, handle high traffic, choose the right architecture, and answer system design questions.
System DesignScalabilityArchitectureDistributed
Introduction
System design interviews test your ability to design large-scale systems. This guide covers the key concepts and patterns.
Key Concepts
- Scalability
- Load balancing
- Caching
- Database sharding
- Message queues
- Microservices
Design Patterns
- Monolithic Architecture
- Microservices Architecture
- Serverless Architecture
- Event-driven Architecture
Database Design
Choose the right database for your use case: SQL for structured data, NoSQL for unstructured data.