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# [Beyond the Buzzwords: 5 Counter-Intuitive Truths of Modern System Design](https://writes.developerjonas.com/beyond-the-buzzwords-5-counter-intuitive-truths-of-modern-system-design?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When we first learn system design, it feels like learning musical scales. We're given simple, clear-cut rules: "Pick two of three for CAP,""Always use microservices for scale,""Monoliths are bad." These rules are useful for practice, but they are ...

Sep 30, 2025 · 3 min read · writes.developerjonas.com  
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