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# [The Silent Killer in System Design: Understanding the Thundering Herd](https://system-design-diaries.hashnode.dev/the-silent-killer-in-system-design-understanding-the-thundering-herd?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Understanding the Thundering Herd Problem

Feb 27 · 9 min read · system-design-diaries.hashnode.dev  
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