12 Questions
What is the first basic step in system design according to the text?
Clarify and agree on the scope of the system
Which layer is responsible for serving requests in a system design?
Application service layer
In a scalable system, what is usually included in the data storage layer?
Database cluster
What type of design involves mapping features to modules, considering relationships among modules, and defining specific APIs for each component?
Component Design
What is one reason for certain functions to have unique instances in a system's module structure?
To utilize Singleton design pattern
What does the user cases description primarily focus on in system design?
Describing sequences of events for system functionality
What is the primary purpose of load balancing?
To distribute user requests evenly across multiple servers
What is the main benefit of in-memory caching compared to disk-based storage?
In-memory cache offers significantly faster data access
When scaling horizontally, how does the system expand?
Increasing the number of machines in the resource pool
What is the role of a load balancer in a scalable web service?
Evenly distributing user requests among application servers
What distinguishes vertical scaling from horizontal scaling?
Vertical scaling adds more machines, while horizontal scaling adds power to existing machines
Which type of load balancer is known for being reliable but often comes with higher costs?
Hardware load balancer
Learn about picking the right architecture by understanding the importance of managing trade-offs and clarifying the system scope. Explore user cases, user personas, and constraints related to traffic and data handling at scale in system design.
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