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[Ankit Raj](https://hashnode.com/@ankitraj)

I write about system design and break down how companies build their system.

Sep 1, 2021

# [How does Netflix Handle so many Requests?](https://ankitr.in/how-does-netflix-handle-so-many-requests?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Imagine watching your favourite show on Netflix, and it stops playing due to increased system load. Not only would you get furious, but Netflix will lose a lot of their userbase. 📉 Netflix has about 200 million subscriptions and accounts for 6 billi...

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