System Design
Universe
Scalability is an art, not just adding servers
From load balancers to database sharding — an interactive deep-dive into large-scale distributed systems, with hands-on visualizations and assessments.
Core Principles
Understand CAP Theorem, Latency vs Throughput, and caching strategies.
Distributed Architecture
Go beyond a single server: Load Balancers, CDNs, and Reverse Proxies.
Quizzes & Progress Tracking
Test your understanding with chapter quizzes and track your progress.
Real-world Case Studies
Learn from the architecture of giants like Twitter and Instagram.
Learning Paths
Curated chapter sequences for different goals
Quick Start
The fastest path from zero to understanding scalable architectures. Covers foundations and infrastructure.
Data Deep Dive
Master data strategies, SQL scaling, NoSQL, and multi-layered caching for high performance.
System Architect
Learn the methodology to design systems from scratch and study real-world architectures like Twitter and Instagram.
Full Course
The complete System Design Primer curriculum. All 5 chapters in the recommended order.
Part I: Foundations
Core concepts of scalability and performance