Oct 30, 2025 路 5 min read 路 I always used to get confused between a Forward Proxy and a Reverse Proxy鈥攂oth seem similar, but they serve very different purposes in the world of networking and security. In this blog, I will break down these concepts with clear diagrams and real-w...
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Jun 6, 2025 路 9 min read 路 As frontend developers level up, our biggest shift isn't just about writing better code, it鈥檚 about designing systems that scale. This blog dives into architectural thinking, how we structure, design, and evolve frontend applications for the long hau...
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Mar 26, 2025 路 2 min read 路 Hey there, tech explorers! 馃憢 Ever wondered how Netflix streams without buffering, how Instagram handles millions of users, or how Uber magically finds you a ride in seconds? That鈥檚 system design working behind the scenes! Welcome to my brand-new blo...
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Mar 5, 2025 路 6 min read 路 What is System Design? (The LEGO Analogy) Imagine someone asks you to build a LEGO model of a city. System design is like: Understanding the Request: "What kind of city? How big? What features are essential (buildings, roads, parks)? What's optional...
Join discussionDec 27, 2024 路 5 min read 路 Introduction The Proxy Design Pattern is a structural design pattern that offers a substitute or placeholder for another object to control access, improve security, or manage resource usage. It serves as a go-between for the client and the target obj...
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Sep 6, 2024 路 11 min read 路 This article draws insights from Chapter 1 of "Designing Data-Intensive Applications" to explore how modern applications often prioritize data management over computational power. Data-intensive applications are constructed using standard building bl...
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Mar 16, 2024 路 3 min read 路 What is Database Sharding? It is the process of storing a large database across multiple machines by splitting data into smaller chunks called shards. Importance of Sharding As an application grows, too many attempts of users to access the applica...
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Aug 9, 2023 路 4 min read 路 Sorting is a fundamental operation in computer science, playing a crucial role in optimizing search and retrieval tasks. One of the simplest yet widely used sorting algorithms is Bubble Sort. In this blog, we'll dive into the mechanics of Bubble Sort...
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May 19, 2023 路 4 min read 路 TL;DR (Too long didn't read) Any production service must be protected from overload, especially if you cannot control your clients. Though it can be avoided by structuring systems to scale proactively before they experience overload. This might not p...
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Jan 30, 2023 路 3 min read 路 Familiarize yourself with basic computer science concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and networking. To start a system design course, it is important to have a strong foundation in computer science concepts such as algorithms, data structu...
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