System Design Concepts

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental system design concept mentioned?

  • Load Balancing
  • Caching
  • Virtualization (correct)
  • Partitioning

System design interviews are typically highly structured.

False (B)

A deep understanding of fundamental system design concepts is considered cru_________ to excel in system design.

crucial

Which of these plays a vital role in modern distributed systems?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During system design interviews, it can be challenging to maintain foc_________.

<p>focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this course aim to help you with in the context of system design interviews?

<p>Answering any system design interview question (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proxies are not a fundamental system design concept.

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Flashcards

Load Balancing

Distributing incoming network traffic across multiple servers to prevent any single server from becoming overwhelmed.

Caching

Storing frequently accessed data in a temporary storage location for faster retrieval.

Partitioning

Splitting a large database or system into smaller, more manageable parts, distributed across multiple servers.

Replication

Creating multiple copies of data across multiple servers to improve availability and fault tolerance.

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Databases

Organized collections of data, structured for efficient storage, retrieval, and management.

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Proxies

Intermediaries between clients and servers that provide security, load balancing, and other functionalities.

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API Gateway

A single entry point for all client requests, routing them to the appropriate backend services.

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CDNs (Content Delivery Networks)

A network of distributed servers that delivers web content to users based on their geographic location, improving speed and performance.

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Distributed Systems

Systems where components are spread across multiple computers to work together as a single system.

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Study Notes

  • A deep understanding of fundamental system design concepts is crucial for excelling in system design.
  • Key system design concepts include load balancing, caching, partitioning, replication, databases, and proxies.
  • The course covers key concepts that can significantly improve the ability to tackle system design problems.
  • Concepts range from understanding the intricacies of API Gateways and mastering load balancing techniques.
  • The content also covers grasping the importance of CDNs and appreciating the role of caching in modern distributed systems.
  • The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of essential ideas, so they can be confidently applied in interviews.
  • System design interviews are unstructured by nature.
  • Maintaining focus and addressing all crucial design elements during interviews can be challenging.
  • This course will help answer any system design interview question by ensuring no critical aspect is missed.

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