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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2026-09-03