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