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MasterSystem Design

The one skill that separates replaceable coders from invaluable engineers. Learn how Netflix, Uber, and Stripe architect systems at scale. Become unfireable and In any market.

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Explore interactive diagrams, ask questions in real-time, and get personalized explanations. Your AI tutor adapts to how you learn.

Beginner

System Design Fundamentals

Start here. Our AI guides you through core concepts with interactive diagrams you can explore, modify, and ask questions about.

AI-Guided
24 modules
Client-Server ModelHTTP/REST APIsDatabases 101Caching BasicsLoad BalancersDNSVertical vs Horizontal ScalingCAP Theorem
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Intermediate

Scalability Patterns

Scale from 1K to 1M users. Explore interactive architecture diagrams and let AI explain every design decision in real-time.

AI-Guided
32 modules
Database ShardingConsistent HashingCDN ArchitectureMessage QueuesRate LimitingConnection PoolingAuto-scalingDatabase Replication
Advanced

Data-Intensive Systems

Handle petabytes like the giants. AI walks you through data pipelines, helping you understand trade-offs as you design.

AI-Guided
36 modules
Data PipelinesStream ProcessingBatch vs Real-timeData LakesOLAP vs OLTPColumnar StorageData PartitioningMapReduceApache Kafka
Intermediate

Microservices Architecture

Break the monolith the right way. Visualize service boundaries and get AI-powered feedback on your designs.

AI-Guided
28 modules
Service DiscoveryAPI GatewayCircuit BreakerSaga PatternEvent SourcingCQRSContainer OrchestrationService MeshgRPC
Advanced

Real-time Systems

Build instant experiences like Discord and Figma. Interactive simulations show you how real-time sync actually works.

AI-Guided
22 modules
WebSocket ArchitecturePub/Sub SystemsPresence DetectionConflict ResolutionCRDTsOperational TransformLong PollingServer-Sent Events
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Interview Practice

Practice with AI that simulates real interviewers. Get instant feedback on your designs and learn to communicate trade-offs.

AI-Guided
50 modules
Framework MethodCapacity EstimationTrade-off AnalysisDiagram CommunicationDeep Dive QuestionsFollow-up HandlingThinking Out LoudDesign Iteration
Real-World Examples

Learn How Giants Build

Study architectures from Netflix, Uber, Stripe, and more. Understand how top companies solve scale challenges.

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Netflix

Streaming

Advanced

How do you stream video to 200M+ users globally without buffering?

Learn CDN architecture, adaptive bitrate streaming, and microservices with circuit breakers

Service DiscoveryAPI GatewayChaos EngineeringCDN Architecture
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YouTube

Video Platform

Advanced

How do you process 500+ hours of video uploads every minute?

Master async video transcoding, distributed storage, and recommendation algorithms

TranscodingCDNRecommendation EngineSearch Indexing
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Spotify

Music Streaming

Intermediate

How do you personalize music for 500M users with instant playback?

Understand collaborative filtering, audio streaming protocols, and edge caching

Audio StreamingPlaylist GenerationCollaborative FilteringEdge Caching
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TikTok

Short Video

Advanced

How does TikTok's algorithm keep users engaged for hours?

Learn real-time ML pipelines, content moderation at scale, and engagement optimization

ML PipelineContent ModerationVideo ProcessingA/B Testing
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Twitch

Live Streaming

Advanced

How do you deliver live video to millions with <5 second latency?

Master low-latency HLS, edge transcoding, and real-time chat infrastructure

HLS StreamingChat at ScaleEdge TranscodingClip Generation
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Disney+

Streaming

Advanced

How do you launch a streaming service to 10M users on day one?

Learn multi-CDN strategy, content pre-positioning, and DRM at scale

Multi-CDNDRMLaunch ScalingContent Delivery
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SoundCloud

Audio Platform

Intermediate

How do you store and stream millions of user-uploaded tracks?

Master audio processing, waveform generation, and creator analytics

Audio ProcessingWaveform RenderingStorage OptimizationCreator Tools
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Vimeo

Video Platform

Intermediate

How do you offer high-quality video with advanced privacy controls?

Learn video encoding profiles, embed customization, and access controls

Video EncodingPrivacy ControlsPlayer CustomizationAnalytics
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Pandora

Music Streaming

Intermediate

How do you analyze music to create perfect radio stations?

Understand audio fingerprinting, music attribute analysis, and personalized stations

Audio AnalysisMusic GenomeStation GenerationSkip Logic

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Everything you need to master system design

Visual Learning

See architectures come alive with interactive diagrams. Understand complex systems at a glance.

AI Explanations

Ask questions about any component. Get clear explanations of trade-offs and design decisions.

Real Interview Questions

Practice with actual system design questions from FAANG interviews. Get ready for the real thing.

Industry Patterns

Learn battle-tested patterns from Netflix, Uber, Stripe, and more. Apply proven solutions.

Hands-On Practice

Don&apos;t just read - build! Create your own diagrams and get feedback on your designs.

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See your improvement over time. Earn badges, complete challenges, and build your portfolio.

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Software Engineer - Now at Google

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"Best $19 I ever spent. The real-world examples helped me design our startup's architecture from scratch."

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Founding Engineer - Early-stage Startup

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