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Monolith vs Microservices: Choosing the Right Architecture

Monolithic and microservices architectures each have unique advantages and challenges for software development.

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Understanding Scalable System Design in FAANG Companies

FAANG engineers use high-level design principles to create scalable systems.

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When to Use Microservices in Software Design

Microservices are useful when you need independent scaling, deployment, and clear boundaries in software design.

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HLD: 5 Microservices Communication Patterns Explained

Microservices can communicate using five key patterns based on their needs.

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API Gateway: The Front Door of Your System

An API Gateway simplifies client access to backend services in microservices.

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HLD: Microservices vs Modular Monolith Explained

Microservices and modular monoliths differ mainly in deployment and communication methods.

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Choosing Service Boundaries in Microservices Architecture

Choosing the right boundaries for microservices is crucial for effective architecture.

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Understanding Database per Service in Microservices Architecture

Database per Service ensures each microservice owns its data, reducing dependencies.

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Understanding gRPC Architecture: Behind the Call

gRPC allows efficient communication between services using a structured request-response model.

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API Gateway vs Proxy vs Load Balancer: Key Differences

API Gateway, Proxy, and Load Balancer serve different roles in managing requests and traffic in systems.

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Understanding the Saga Pattern in Distributed Transactions

The Saga Pattern manages distributed transactions using local transactions and compensating actions.

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HLD: Understanding REST, RPC, and gRPC Differences

REST, RPC, and gRPC are different methods for communication in software systems.

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Service Discovery in Microservices Architecture

Service Discovery helps microservices locate each other dynamically without fixed IP addresses.

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HLD: Shared DB vs Database per Service Trade-Offs

Choosing between a shared database and a database per service affects system design significantly.

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Understanding Unary vs Streaming RPC in gRPC

gRPC supports four communication patterns: Unary, Server Streaming, Client Streaming, and Bidirectional Streaming.

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HLD: Fallbacks Explained for System Design

Fallbacks allow systems to handle failures safely and maintain user experience.

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HLD: Understanding Request-Response vs Events in System Design

Request-Response asks for a result, while Events notify that something has happened.

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Understanding Reverse Proxy in High-Level Design

A reverse proxy routes client requests to different backend services efficiently.

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Understanding the Bulkhead Pattern in System Design

The Bulkhead Pattern isolates resources to protect critical workloads from failures.

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Protobuf and Schema Evolution: Avoid Breaking Changes

Protobuf schema evolution requires careful changes to avoid breaking existing clients.

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DNS Service Discovery: Is DNS Enough for Microservices?

DNS helps microservices find each other, but it has limitations that may require a service registry.

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Structured Logging: Debugging Production Issues Faster

Structured logging helps in quickly identifying issues by organizing log data consistently.

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Transactional Outbox Pattern: Never Lose Events!

The Transactional Outbox Pattern ensures database updates and event publishing are synchronized to avoid losing events.

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