Rocking System Design from Udemy

Instructor of this course, Rajdeep Saha, received LinkedIn elite "Top Systems Design Voice" award in Nov 2023 for his contribution in the field of system design

[May 2023] Added 12 Factor App explanation, with related interview tips

[Nov 2022] Added Parking Garage System Design

What will you achieve from this course?

Welcome to Rocking System Design on AWS course:

Learn design building blocks such as scaling, sharding, caching, load balancing, microservices, well architected framework, security etc. all in one course
Master any system design using the building blocks starting from three-tier architecture, storing/retrieving images, to YouTube, IoT, Uber, Tinder, Shopify, Amazon and more
Tips, tricks, learning from real world Cloud Architect to use both in interviews and your real world projects
Learn AWS implementation of the design using Kubernetes, Lambda He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information. You are in capable hands. All opinions are Rajdeep's own.
Course Structure
This course has three main areas - System Design Basics, Reusable Parts of System Design, and Modern Applications System Design
Please check out the list of lectures for detailed breakdown of each area.
This is the course that could take your career to next level. Let's have some fun and design some awesome stuff in cloud together.

What's inside

Learning objectives

How to answer system design interview questions
Learn from real world cloud architect - pros/cons of different design decisions, bad vs. good answer, pitfalls to avoid, and more
Aws implementation of the design using kubernetes, lambda, api gateway, ec2, alb, nlb etc.

Solve any system design by mastering the basics - scaling, sharding, hashing, microservices, load balancers, security, well architected framework, and more
Test your knowledge with up-to-date system design quizzes

How to answer system design interview questions
Learn from real world cloud architect - pros/cons of different design decisions, bad vs. good answer, pitfalls to avoid, and more
Aws implementation of the design using kubernetes, lambda, api gateway, ec2, alb, nlb etc.
Solve any system design by mastering the basics - scaling, sharding, hashing, microservices, load balancers, security, well architected framework, and more
Test your knowledge with up-to-date system design quizzes

Syllabus

System Design Basics

Monolith vs Microservices - What and Why

Microservices on AWS

Load Balancing with ALB Vs. NLB

API and API Gateway - The Must Know for Every Design

Load Balancer vs API

Scaling - Vertical vs Horizontal

VM, Serverless, Container Scaling

Real World Scaling Interview Tips

Synchronous vs Event Driven Architectures

Queues Vs PubSub

Streaming vs Messaging

SQL vs NoSQL and Aurora vs DynamoDB

Websockets for Server to Client Communication e.g. Chatbot

Caching

Redis Memcached Caching Strategies

High Availability

High Availability vs Fault Tolerance

Distributed Computing

Hashing

Challenges of Hashing

Consistent Hashing

Database Sharding

Disaster Recovery (DR) - RPO vs RTO

Different Disaster Recovery (DR) Options

CAP Theorem

Don't Skip! System Design Basics Quiz

Course Slides

Reusable Parts of System Design

Link to the Well Architected interactive map - https://wa.aws.amazon.com/map.html

Important - Three-Tier Architecture

Three-Tier Architecture on Serverless and Kubernetes

Content Based Messaging System

Store and Retrieve Images

High Priority Queuing/Messaging System

Data Analytics & Big Data Design Patterns

Performance and Cost Optimization

Security - Authentication (Log In) & Authorization

Security - Encryption at Rest & Client/Server Side Encryption

Security - Encryption In Transit with SSL/TLS/MTLS

TLS Vs MTLS

IDS Vs IPS Vs Security Group/NACLs

Optional - Security using IAM User, Role, Group

Twelve (12) factor app

Quick Note about 12 Factor App Interview QA

Don't Skip! Another Quiz!

System Design of Modern Applications

Important - MUST Knows for System Design Interviews

Quick Note - Using Timestamps

Timestamps:

0:00 Requirements and features

2:53 Video ingestion

5:36 Database

7:41 Video encoding

10:26 Adult content detection

12:00 Parallel processing

13:21 Content Delivery Network (CDN)

15:44 Searching and viewing video

20:47 S3 cost savings techniques

23:17 Security

Timestamps in the video:

00:00 Features and design requirements

02:06 Table design

05:36 Timeline design

08:53 Architecture on AWS

12:34 Database discussion with possible interviewer question

17:21 Edge case

19.24 Trending feature

21.34 Security

Twitter engineering reference article: https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Twitter-Timeline-Scalability/

Design WhatsApp/Telegram/Snapchat

Timestamps:

00:00 Requirements and design specs

01:42 Image store/retrieve design

06:21 Match search and database design

09:53 Tinder recommendation engine

15:50 Precomputing matches

17:43 Chat feature

Study below if going for interview with Uber:

Schemaless MySQL: https://eng.uber.com/schemaless-part-two-architecture/

Ringpop architecture: https://eng.uber.com/ringpop-open-source-nodejs-library/

Design Fandango/Ticketmaster/Livenation

IOT System Design

00:00 Requirements and design spec

04:57 Online store design

12:04 Cost effectiveness and scaling

14:04 Database design

20:32 Security

22:10 Analytics and high availability

Design URL Shortener/TinyURL

Design Parking Garage

Design Amazon.com/Flipcart

Conclusion

Keep learning and keep rocking ?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches key system design concepts, from the basics to advanced topics like microservices and load balancing, making it suitable for various levels of learners

Covers system design principles not only for legacy architectures like three-tier but also for modern applications like social media, streaming services, and e-commerce platforms

Provides practical guidance on AWS implementation, incorporating services like Kubernetes, Lambda, and API Gateway, making it relevant for learners aiming to work with AWS

Led by Rajdeep Saha, a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS and a recognized expert in system design, offering learners access to industry knowledge and best practices

Includes up-to-date system design quizzes to test learners' understanding and prepare them for interviews

May be challenging for those with no prior exposure to system design concepts, as it dives into advanced topics like caching, load balancing, and distributed computing

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Rocking System Design with these activities:

Compile study materials

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Review foundational system design principles in preparation for this course.

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Gather online materials
Review course materials

Watch online videos about AWS architecture

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Reinforce system design principles through guided tutorials.

Browse courses on System Design

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Identify relevant video tutorials
Watch and take notes on video content
Practice implementing concepts from videos

Participate in system design workshops or hackathons

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Engage in hands-on learning and collaborate with others to solve system design challenges.

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Identify and register for workshops or hackathons
Prepare for the event by reviewing relevant materials
Actively participate in the event and contribute to team efforts

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Mentor junior engineers or students on system design concepts

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Solidify your understanding by teaching and guiding others.

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Identify opportunities to mentor others
Prepare materials and resources for mentoring sessions
Provide guidance and support to mentees

Career center

Learners who complete Rocking System Design will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and build software systems in the cloud. The core topics of the Rocking System Design course in load balancing, caching, and fault tolerance are essential knowledge for any Cloud Architect. This course is especially recommended if you want to be an AWS cloud architect, as it covers AWS in great detail.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and build highly complex computer software systems. The Rocking System Design course teaches about load balancing, caching, hashing, and other technical techniques of building complex systems. This knowledge would be extremely useful to a Software Architect. This course may be of particular use when preparing for a software architect job interview, as it contains tips and advice on how to answer common questions.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge is essential for DevOps Engineers, who need to be able to design and manage complex systems.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Database Administrator who needs to be able to design and manage database systems.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and build systems for storing and processing data. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be extremely useful to a Data Engineer who needs to be able to design and manage data systems.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers maintain and repair computer systems. This course will help Systems Engineers understand the inner workings of systems so that they can better troubleshoot and maintain them. The course covers key topics such as disaster recovery and fault tolerance.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design and implement security systems. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build secure systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Security Engineer.

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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers design and develop mobile applications. The Rocking System Design course teaches about load balancing, caching, and other techniques for building scalable and reliable systems. Mobile Developers would find this course useful since many mobile apps have these same requirements.

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Software Tester

Software Testers test software for bugs and defects. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be полезным for a Software Tester who needs to be able to understand the technical aspects of software testing.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design and manage computer networks. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be полезным for a Network Engineer.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Project Manager who needs to be able to understand the technical aspects of project management.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan and develop new products. The Rocking System Design course teaches about how to design and build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Product Manager who needs to be able to understand the technical aspects of product development.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business needs and develop solutions. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Business Analyst who needs to be able to understand the technical aspects of business analysis.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software and other technical products. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the principles of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This knowledge would be useful for a Technical Writer who needs to be able to understand the technical aspects of the products they are writing about.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. The Rocking System Design course teaches about the basics of system design and how to build scalable and reliable systems. This course may be useful for a Web Developer who wants to learn more about the underlying architecture of the web.

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