System Design 101

System Design 101 is an educational repository that explains software architecture and infrastructure concepts through visual diagrams and concise explanations. It is designed for engineers preparing for system design interviews as well as developers who want to understand how large systems operate. Topics cover APIs, networking, databases, caching, distributed systems, software architecture, payments, security, and development practices. Real-world case studies examine architectures used by major technology companies. The material also explains common tradeoffs, scalability techniques, reliability patterns, and performance strategies. Its highly visual format makes complex engineering concepts easier to review and compare quickly.

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Visual explanations of system design concepts
API, networking, and web architecture guides
Database, storage, caching, and messaging topics
Real-world technology architecture case studies
Scalability, reliability, and performance patterns
System design and technical interview preparation

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