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<title><![CDATA[#30 Designing a Video Streaming Service – Video Encoding, Storage, Caching, CDN, Bitrate Adaptation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how Netflix streams so smoothly? We'll dive into designing a video streaming service. Basically, how to deliver high-quality video to millions of users without lag or buffering.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#29 Designing a Scalable URL Shortener – Hashing, Database Choices, Redirection Optimization]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to build a URL shortener that scales? Let's talk design. We'll cover everything from encoding to database choices. Think of it as building a super-efficient link management system.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#28 Designing a Search System – Elasticsearch, Inverted Index, Ranking Algorithms]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Frustrated with slow and irrelevant search? Learn about search systems! We'll show you how Elasticsearch, inverted indexes, and ranking algorithms deliver fast, accurate results.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:28:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#27 Graph Databases & NoSQL Alternatives – Neo4j, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Time-Series DBs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to make your app's data storage smarter? Let's talk NoSQL. We'll cover graph databases, document stores, key-value stores, and time-series databases. Think of it as having the right tool for every data task.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:19:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#26 Idempotency & Designing Reliable APIs – Handling Retries, Request Deduplication]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Charged twice? Learn about idempotency! We'll show you how to design reliable APIs that handle retries and prevent duplicates. Keep your users happy and your transactions accurate.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:59:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#25 Data Consistency & Storage Strategies – ACID, BASE, Event Sourcing, CQRS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Canceled rides showing as active? Learn about data consistency! We'll show you how ACID, BASE, Event Sourcing, and CQRS ensure accurate data in your apps. Keep your users happy with reliable information.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:57:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#24 Security in System Design – OAuth, JWT, TLS, Encryption, Rate-Limiting, Firewalls]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to make your app hacker-proof? Let's talk security. We'll cover how to protect your users and prevent attacks. Think of it as building a digital fortress for your app.
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:16:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#23 Serverless Architectures – AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, FaaS Concepts]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to save money and time? Let's talk serverless. We'll cover how it works and when to use it, so you can build apps that scale on demand and only pay for what you use.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[#22 Containerization & Orchestration – Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Service Meshes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how big apps manage all those containers? We'll dive into Docker and Kubernetes. Basically, how to keep your app consistent and scalable, no matter where it runs.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:45:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#21 Logging, Monitoring & Observability – Prometheus, ELK Stack, Distributed Tracing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[App acting weird? Learn about logging, monitoring, and observability! We'll show you how to track down hidden issues with ELK Stack, Prometheus, and tracing. Think of it as giving your app a detective kit.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:45:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#20 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) – Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to make your website load instantly? Let's talk CDNs. We'll cover how they work and when to use them. Think of it as putting your website on a fast track around the world.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:44:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#19 API Gateway & Reverse Proxy – Nginx, Traefik, Envoy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Got lots of microservices? Learn about API gateways and reverse proxies! We'll show you how to streamline communication, boost security, and keep your apps running smoothly with Nginx, Traefik, and Envoy.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#18 WebSockets & Real-time Communication – Socket.io, SSE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of refreshing? Learn about WebSockets and SSE! We'll show you how to build real-time apps like chat and live dashboards. Get instant updates and make your users happy.
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#17 Circuit Breaker, Bulkheading & Resilient Systems – Netflix Hystrix, Resilience4J]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One service down shouldn't crash everything. Learn about circuit breakers and bulkheading! We'll show you how to build resilient systems with Netflix Hystrix and Resilience4J, so your apps stay up no matter what.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#16 Consensus Algorithms & Distributed Coordination – Paxos, Raft, 2PC, Gossip Protocol]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how banks keep your balance right across all their servers? We'll dive into consensus algorithms like Paxos, Raft, and 2PC. Basically, how to make sure everyone's on the same page in a big system.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:14:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#15 Fault Tolerance & High Availability – Failover Strategies, Self-Healing Systems]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Want to make your apps bulletproof? Let's talk fault tolerance and high availability. We'll cover everything from failovers to self-healing – basically, how to build systems that just won't quit.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:27:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#14 Message Queues & Event-Driven Architectures – Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, Webhooks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How do apps talk to each other without slowing down? Message queues and events! We'll break down Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, and webhooks – basically, how to build apps that can handle anything.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#13 Latency, Throughput & Performance Optimization – Network Latency, Processing Latency]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[From slow loading to instant responses: Understand latency and throughput. Learn how to optimize your systems like Netflix and Twitter, and keep your apps running smoothly.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:48:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#12 CAP Theorem & Trade-offs – Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder why some apps are instant, and others lag? It's the CAP theorem! We'll break down why you can't have it all – consistency, availability, and surviving network hiccups. Basically, why choices matter in big systems.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:02:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[#11 Auto Scaling & Elasticity – How Systems Dynamically Handle Traffic Surges]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Traffic spikes got you worried? Let's talk auto scaling and elasticity. We'll see how systems adapt in real-time to keep your app alive, and why it's a game-changer for online services.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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