Mastering System Design Part 13 – Graph Databases
In the data-driven era, graph databases have become an indispensable tool for managing highly interconnected data and complex relationships. Excelling […]
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Mastering the System Design Interview: Tips and Strategies
Introduction When it comes to interviews, system design interviews (SDIs) play a role especially for those aiming for senior positions
Mastering System Design Part 12 – Columnar Databases
Introduction In the era of big data, columnar databases, also recognized as wide column stores or column-family databases, have emerged
System Design of QR Code-Based Payment Transactions
Introduction: The use of QR codes has revolutionized payment transactions in the age. These Quick Response codes have become incredibly
System Design Guidelines: Balancing Complexity and Efficiency
1. Guideline of Isolation: Build It Modularly "Controlling complexity is the essence of computer programming." – Brian Kernighan Modularity is
Mastering System Design Part 11: Maximizing Availability in Key-Value Stores (Strategies and Implications)
Introduction In the realm of distributed computing, key-value stores have become a backbone for many systems due to their high
Mastering System Design Part 10: Key-Value Stores
Key value stores, which fall under the category of relational databases are well known for their simplicity and efficiency, in
Mastering System Design Part 9 – Non-Relational Database & Role of Keys in Key-Value Stores
Introduction In the diverse landscape of database technologies, non-relational databases have carved out a significant niche. Known for their schema
Mastering System Design Part 8: Comparison of Mysql & PostgreSQL
Open-Source RDBMS Showdown: MySQL vs PostgreSQL Introduction : In the world of relational database management systems (RDBMS), open-source options like
Mastering System Design Part 7 – Database Sharding and Replication
Replication vs Sharding So the Replication vs sharding are two common strategies used in distributed database systems to achieve scalability