Build with Bharat

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System Design Diaries

My personal journey of learning system design — documented, simplified, and shared. Real concepts, real learning,

CAP Theorem: The Trade-off at the Heart of Distributed Systems
The CAP theorem states that a distributed data system can only guarantee two out of three fundamental properties at the same time. So what are those three properties? Consistency (C) Availability (A
Feb 25, 20264 min read16
When 10,000 Users Rush the Exits — Understanding the Thunder Herd Problem
10,000 people are inside a concert venue. While the show is on (cache is warm), the exits are irrelevant — nobody needs them. The moment the show ends (cache TTL fires), all 10,000 people head for the
Mar 8, 20267 min read14