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Tag: System Design
Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD): Complete Guide to Database Design Visualization
Master Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) with this comprehensive guide covering database design visualization, relationship types, practical examples with Mermaid diagrams, and best practices for creating robust data architectures.
Understanding Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements: The Foundation of Successful Software
Most software failures aren’t caused by missing features—they’re caused by neglecting non-functional requirements. Understanding both functional and non-functional requirements is essential for building software users actually want to use.
Foundations of Scalable System Design
Every developer faces the challenge of building systems that work today but can grow tomorrow. This is the first post in a 4-part series exploring the fundamental principles and practical patterns for designing systems that scale and evolve gracefully.
API Gateway Rate Limiting: What It Is and Why You Need It (Part 1 of 3)
Learn what API Gateway rate limiting is and why it’s crucial for protecting your applications, explained in simple terms anyone can understand.
From Architecture to Implementation: Building the Engine of Scale
Part 3 dives deep into the implementation details that transform architectural blueprints into production-ready code. We explore base62 encoding optimization, sophisticated API error handling, multi-tiered caching strategies, and adaptive circuit breakers that learn from system behavior to become more resilient over time.
From Napkin Sketch to Azure Blueprint: Designing Your URL Shortener’s Foundation
Part 2 of our Azure URL shortener series explores the critical architectural decisions that determine whether your system scales gracefully or collapses under load. We’ll compare Azure App Service vs Kubernetes, dive into why SQL databases often beat NoSQL for URL shorteners, and design a multi-tiered caching strategy that can handle millions of redirects per second.
Building scalable software architectures for large-scale applications
Discover proven strategies for building software architectures that scale from thousands to millions of users. Learn practical patterns, real-world case studies, and avoid common pitfalls that cause applications to fail under load.
Stakeholders, The Players of an Information System
Understanding stakeholders is fundamental to successful information system development. Learn how to identify, analyze, and manage stakeholders effectively to ensure project success and system adoption.
