Module 4 of Path: Deep Dive into System Design Interview
Basic Building Blocks for Modern System Design
Module Overview
In this module, we’ll learn about the building blocks of modern systems, each component of which is a completely scalable application itself. These building blocks are the foundation for designing scalable applications. Each building block serves a unique purpose and has its own importance in scalable applications.
Module Objectives
Learn about the role of Domain Name System (DNS) in system design.
Learn about the role of databases in system design.
Learn the importance of load balancers.
Learn the importance of distributed messaging queues.
72 Lessons
66 Quizzes
3 Playgrounds
36 Code Snippets
434 Illustrations
1. Introduction to Building Blocks
2. Domain Name System
3. Load balancers
4. Cache
5. Databases
6. Key-value Store
7. Content Delivery Network (CDN)
9. Distributed Monitoring
10. Distributed Cache
11. Distributed Messaging Queue
System Design: The Distributed Messaging Queue
Requirements of a Distributed Messaging Queue’s Design
Considerations of a Distributed Messaging Queue’s Design
Design of a Distributed Messaging Queue: Part 1
Design of a Distributed Messaging Queue: Part 2
Evaluation of a Distributed Messaging Queue’s Design
Quiz on the Distributed Messaging Queue’s Design
13. Rate Limiter
14. Blob Store
15. Distributed Search
16. Distributed Task Scheduler
17. Sharded Counters
18. Conclusion
72 Lessons
66 Quizzes
3 Playgrounds
36 Code Snippets
434 Illustrations
