May 22, 2025 · 7 min read · As I’ve been diving deeper into backend systems and real-world web applications, I’ve come across terms like horizontal scaling, vertical scaling, and capacity estimation more times than I can count. These aren't just buzzwords—they're essential for ...
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May 17, 2025 · 3 min read · Once you've nailed down the functional and non-functional requirements in a system design interview, the next critical step is Capacity Estimation. This step helps you reason about the scale of your system and make informed decisions about database d...
Join discussionJan 26, 2024 · 2 min read · The back of the envelope calculations are generated by using a combination of thought experiments and common performance numbers. Back of envelope = Estimates + Thought Experiment + Common performance numbers Benefits Helps to find which design will...
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