To truly master something, you must create an obligation to teach it.

Inspired by this idea, I’m launching this weekly series to master system design and share my journey and insights with you.

How do platforms like Netflix and Amazon handle millions of users daily without breaking a sweat? The answer lies in system design—a crucial skill for building scalable and reliable systems.

At its core, system design is about solving real-world challenges such as:

• Scaling systems to accommodate millions of users.
• Ensuring high availability, even during failures.
• Managing vast amounts of data efficiently.

Take a URL shortener, for example. The system needs to ensure unique links, redirect users quickly, and scale seamlessly as traffic grows.

Netflix, for instance, uses microservices to scale its platform, allowing it to handle millions of users and maintain high availability.

If you’re just starting with system design, I highly recommend reading Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann for deeper insights.

Interested? Follow along for weekly posts on system design, and let’s learn together. Got questions or topics you’d like to explore? Drop them in the comments!🚀