#distributed-systems

Things I've written about #distributed-systems
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    11 System Design Concepts Explained, Simply (With Characters)

    This blog post demystifies 11 core system design concepts by explaining them through relatable analogies featuring a consistent cast of characters. It covers fundamental distributed architecture principles—such as Load Balancing, Caching, Database Sharding, Microservices, and the CAP Theorem—making complex backend topics accessible and easy to understand for software engineers and interview candidates.

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    A Guide to Event-Driven Architectural Patterns

    Distributed systems require robust service-to-service communication. Learn why synchronous communication breaks down at scale and explore essential patterns—like the Transactional Outbox and Saga Orchestration—that make event-driven architectures work in production.