System Design Study Plan

A structured learning path from beginner to advanced, based on the System Design Primer

Getting Started with System Design

Begin your system design journey with these foundational topics. This section covers the basic concepts and terminology you'll need before tackling more complex design problems.

System Design Basics

Introduction to system design concepts, including the scalability video lecture and article.

2-3 hours
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How To Approach System Design

Learn a structured approach for tackling system design interview questions.

1-2 hours
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Core Concepts

Performance vs Scalability

Understanding the difference between performance and scalability in system design.

Latency vs Throughput

Learn how latency and throughput affect system performance and design decisions.

CAP Theorem

Understand the fundamental trade-offs in distributed systems with the CAP theorem.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Learn how DNS works and its role in system architecture.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Understand how CDNs improve performance and availability of web content.

1-2 hours
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Load Balancer Basics

Learn how load balancers distribute traffic and improve system reliability.