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So... what are RPCs [System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 219 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Systems Design Communication APIs Networking
  1. Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) allow for program procedures to execute in a different address space without the programmer having to explicitly write details for the remote interaction.
  2. RPCs are prevalent in modern systems design due to their efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in enabling communication between various services.
  3. RPCs are a powerful tool for building distributed computing systems, offering advantages such as efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in communication between services.

God of War Ragnarok: Five Game Systems In One Bag

The Bottom Feeder • 290 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Systems Design Indie games
  1. The game design for God of War Ragnarok involved combining multiple game systems, resulting in a complex and overwhelming experience for players.
  2. Despite the extensive features and upgrades in the game, many of these elements were found to be unnecessary and not essential for effective gameplay.
  3. Feedback on game design suggests that prioritizing clear, substantive upgrades and reducing the number of systems could lead to a more enjoyable and balanced gaming experience.

A better way to approach Systems Design Interviews [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Systems Design
  1. Approaching Systems Design Interviews requires a systematic strategy to not feel overwhelmed. Leetcode interviews test core ideas, while Systems Design interviews have a larger, more ambiguous scope.
  2. When preparing for Systems Design Interviews, focus on balancing depth and breadth. Avoid getting lost in esoteric details and ensure coverage of essential aspects of complex questions.
  3. Use a framework that views the system as a product to identify core components and showcase expertise effectively during Systems Design Interviews.

How Amazon makes Machine Learning Trustworthy[System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Machine Learning AI Systems Design
  1. Privacy-preserving Machine Learning keeps the input secret by altering certain details.
  2. Federated Learning allows Amazon to update models without sending data to their centers, saving costs and maintaining privacy.
  3. Amazon ensures fairness in ML by balancing biases in datasets through oversampling and data substitutions.

How Shopify Balances Database Shards Without Downtime

Arpit’s Newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology E-commerce Database Management Systems Design
  1. Shopify uses a distributed architecture with pods to handle a large number of shops sharing the same database.
  2. Shopify balances database shards without downtime by moving shops between pods using a tool called ghostferry.
  3. To ensure no downtime or data loss, Shopify follows three phases when moving a shop from one pod to another: batch copy, prepare for cutover, and cutover and updating the routing.
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Google's 3 Pillars for Building Resilient and Scalable Systems [Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Systems Design Automation Scalability Resilience
  1. Scalability is crucial for systems to handle increased loads like more users without losing performance.
  2. Resilient systems can handle various challenges like constant user actions and security threats.
  3. Automation and loose coupling are key pillars for enhancing the scalability and resilience of systems.

Strategies for Replication in Distributed Databases [System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 16 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Data Databases AI Machine Learning Systems Design
  1. Replication in distributed databases involves keeping copies of data on multiple machines spread across a network.
  2. Benefits of replication in distributed systems include improved accessibility to data and fault tolerance.
  3. Handling changes to replicated data involves choosing between active and passive replication methods, each with its own trade-offs.

How Netflix survived the AWS outage in 2011 [System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Systems Design Resilience Cloud Computing
  1. Netflix utilized Open Connect Appliances to provide better streaming by localizing content on devices of certain ISPs.
  2. The use of Stateless-service architecture allows any server to step in if one fails, ensuring uninterrupted service.
  3. Netflix's redundancy strategy includes storing data in multiple zones, using 'n+1' redundancy, and employing graceful degradation techniques to maintain limited functionality in case of failure.

Fundamental architectural patterns Part 1[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 17 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Systems Design
  1. Fundamental architectural patterns can help in quickly solving common problems and creating a solid base for project implementation.
  2. Key patterns covered include Layers Pattern, Client-Server Pattern, and Pipe and Filter Pattern, each with specific roles and benefits.
  3. Patterns like Layers focus on separation of concerns, Client-Server centralizes resources for multiple clients, and Pipe and Filter facilitates data processing through a series of components.

Bloom Filter [Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Data Structures Algorithms Systems Design Interview Preparation
  1. Bloom Filters are probabilistic data structures used to efficiently test for membership.
  2. Bloom Filters work by having a bit array of size m with k hash functions mapping values to indices, setting the indices to 1 for a given input.
  3. Bloom Filters are great for reducing unnecessary disk access, but they can result in false positives and need regeneration as more values are added.

Serverless Computing 101[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Serverless Computing Systems Design
  1. Serverless Computing allows developers to build and run code without managing servers, saving costs and increasing flexibility.
  2. In serverless computing, developers pay for the exact amount of server space they need, eliminating expenses for idle infrastructure.
  3. Large server providers offer servers as a service, benefiting small organizations while ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.

How IFood Microservice handles 30k Requests per Second[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 23 May 22
🕹 Technology Systems Design Microservices Scaling Collaboration
  1. Develop solutions with future scaling needs in mind to make things easier down the line.
  2. Spend significant time planning how to divide responsibilities within your team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  3. Clearly define your needs and anticipate potential problems to save time and effort in system design.

All about Redis [Systems Design Sunday]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🕹 Technology Systems Design Job Opportunities Social media
  1. Redis is commonly used in Systems Design and has many functionalities, making it suitable for various user needs.
  2. Redis 7.0 has been released, signaling the importance of understanding Redis in System Design.
  3. By expanding your Redis knowledge, you could increase your job opportunities as recruiters actively seek professionals with such expertise.

Quoras Database Sharding [System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 25 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Databases Systems Design Social media
  1. Database sharding is crucial for large-scale systems, allowing databases to be split across multiple computers for quicker searches by filtering out unnecessary tables.
  2. Sharding based on important characteristics, like user platforms, can improve data analysis and streamline data management for platforms like social media sites.
  3. Utilizing database sharding heavily can lead to more efficient operations and a better user experience, commonly seen in large-scale social media platforms.

The effects of splitting a project into multiple teams[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 18 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Software Architecture Systems Design
  1. As projects grow, you may need multiple teams to handle different components, changing how you work from being in one team to collaborating across teams.
  2. Conway's Law emphasizes that a system's design structure mirrors the organization's communication structure, highlighting the importance of how teams interact when developing a project.
  3. Learning about the risks in current software architecture design approaches can help in adapting and improving your skills for dealing with larger project scopes.

Problem 47:File Syncing Code [Google]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Networks Systems Design
  1. Coding interviews may have unexpected questions, like system design scenarios, which are valuable to practice.
  2. Implementing a file syncing algorithm for low-bandwidth networks, especially when the files are mostly the same, is an interesting problem.
  3. Sharing content and requesting feedback can help reach a wider audience and improve the quality of the publication.

An introduction to CDNs[Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Systems Design
  1. CDNs use a distributed system of servers to improve user experience by connecting them to the closest server.
  2. CDNs offer benefits like speed, cost-effectiveness, scalability, uptime, and improved security for applications.
  3. Drawbacks of CDNs include potential high costs, third-party data usage concerns, and dependence on the quality of server placement.