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A bi-weekly podcast hosted by a senior engineer named Ben Kitchell that takes a deep dive into learning about technical system design by learning together. Each episode we will explore the inner workings of what makes these systems so complex and fascinating while building on our knowledge of how they came together. All music written and performed by the mysterious Aimless Orbiter. You can find more info about him and his music at https://soundcloud.com/aimlessorbitermusic
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7. Decoding the Internet: From DNS to Advanced Service Discovery
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Send us a Text Message. How does the invisible architecture of the internet keep everything running smoothly? Prepare to have your mind blown as we unravel the mysteries of the Domain Name System (DNS) in this episode of Learn System Design. We'll guide you through the intricate process of how your browser finds the correct IP address for a domain …
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6. Harnessing Load Balancers for Web Traffic Symphony
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine your website could handle the furious influx of a flash sale without breaking a sweat. That's the magic of load balancers, the unsung heroes of system design, which we dissect in this episode to help your services run smoothly even under the avalanche of high traffic. Together with industry experts, we unravel the my…
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5. Crafting Resilient Architectures with Messaging Brokers
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the secret sauce that makes software systems scalable and robust as we dissect the architecture that powers modern applications. You're about to get a masterclass in software design, where we unravel the complex world of monolithic and microservice architectures. Say goodbye to confusion around when to stick with th…
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4. Databases Decoded: Elevating Data Systems with Smart Replication and Sharding Insights (part 4)
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the full potential of your database management with our deep dive into scalability strategies that can revolutionize how you handle data growth and system performance. Jessica Ho, a sharp-minded listener, brought forth questions that led us to explore the intricate dance of read-through versus cache-aside caching. We …
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3. Databases Decoded: Optimizing Your Data's Potential with Fine-Tuned Scaling and Indexing (Part 3)
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Send us a Text Message. Are your databases groaning under the weight of growing data? Let's unlock the secrets to seamless scaling and surgically precise indexing, ensuring your systems run like a finely tuned sports car. I'm Benny Kitchell, and this episode is your golden ticket to understanding when and how to scale your databases to meet the dem…
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2. Databases Decoded: A Journey from Clay Tablets to Graph Paradigms (part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a time-traveling adventure with me, your host Benny Kitchell, as we chart the monumental shifts in database technology. From ancient civilizations etching their records into clay to the sophisticated graph databases of the present, this episode uncovers the pivotal moments that have shaped how we manage data. We'll…
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1. Databases Decoded: Charting Scalability and Overcoming Latency Battles (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey with me, Benny Kitchell, as we chart the course through the complex waters of system design, zeroing in on the pivotal role of scalability. Imagine the chaos of a concert ticket site crashing just as sales go live; it’s a scenario I’ve lived through, and one that illustrates the high stakes of scaling. Wi…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an expedition into the vastness of system design with your host, Benny Kitchell, an experienced engineer whose passion for crafting scalable systems is as infectious as it is informative. Together, we'll traverse the complexities of database scaling, the subtleties of caching, and the intricacies of sharding. With …
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