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System Design from Zero to Interview
Design scalable systems with confidence.
Master system design from fundamentals to real-world architecture. Cover caching, sharding, load balancing, message queues, and design classic systems like URL shorteners, chat apps, and payment gateways.
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Syllabus
- 5 lessons
Module 1
Fundamentals & Interview Prep
Build a strong foundation with core system design concepts and a proven interview framework.
- 7 lessons
Module 2
Data Layer & Storage
Learn how to partition, cache, index, and connect to databases for scalable data access.
- 4 lessons
Module 3
Communication Patterns
Master asynchronous communication with message queues, events, webhooks, and flow control.
- 5 lessons
Module 4
Reliability & Fault Tolerance
Design systems that gracefully handle failures with proven resilience patterns.
- 4 lessons
Module 5
Real-World Designs Part 1
Apply your knowledge to design popular systems commonly asked in interviews.
- 6 lessons
Module 6
Real-World Designs Part 2
Tackle advanced system designs covering payments, streaming, storage, crawlers, and ride sharing.
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