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Hey, welcome to the course. I hope this course provides a great learning experience.
This course is also available on Karan Pratap Singh’s website and as an ebook on Leanpub.

What you’ll learn

This comprehensive system design course covers everything from fundamental networking concepts to advanced architectural patterns and real-world system design examples.

Fundamentals

Learn the building blocks: IP, DNS, load balancing, caching, CDN, and more

Databases

Master SQL vs NoSQL, replication, sharding, CAP theorem, and consistency models

Architecture patterns

Explore microservices, event-driven architecture, API design, and messaging systems

Advanced concepts

Deep dive into circuit breakers, rate limiting, disaster recovery, and security

Real-world examples

Apply your knowledge to design systems like Twitter, Netflix, Uber, and more

Interview preparation

Prepare for system design interviews with proven strategies and techniques

Course structure

The course is organized into five chapters, each building upon the previous one:
  • Getting Started - Understand what system design is and why it matters
  • Chapter I - Core networking and infrastructure concepts
  • Chapter II - Database design and data management strategies
  • Chapter III - Architectural patterns and communication protocols
  • Chapter IV - Advanced topics in distributed systems
  • Chapter V - Real-world system design case studies
Start with What is system design? to build a strong foundation before diving into the technical chapters.

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