System Design Fundamentals for Interviews
Learn system design fundamentals with databases, caching, scalability, consistent hashing, and real-world interview case studies.
Free tutorials or the guided course?
Use the free roadmap, glossary, checklist, tutorials, and case studies for self-paced reference. Choose the course when you want the same fundamentals arranged as a guided video curriculum.
Read the complete interview-preparation guide · Explore the case-study hub
Curriculum
- Introduction — 3 lessons, 10 min
- System Design Terminology — 14 lessons, 1h 36m
- Social Bookmarking Service Case Study — 8 lessons, 1h 2m
- Consistent Hashing Deep Dive — 7 lessons, 1h 9m
- Master-Slave Architecture — 2 lessons, 19 min
- Coding Contest Platform Case Study — 2 lessons, 30 min
- Facebook News Feed Case Study — 7 lessons, 53 min
- Google Typeahead Case Study — 6 lessons, 3 min
Frequently asked questions
Who is this System Design course for?
It is designed for beginners, junior developers, career switchers, and self-taught engineers preparing for System Design interviews.
Do I need prior System Design experience?
No. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with client-server applications or APIs are helpful, but the course starts from the fundamentals.
Which case studies are included?
The curriculum covers a social bookmarking service, consistent hashing, a coding contest platform, Facebook News Feed, and Google Typeahead.
How long is the course?
The course contains 8 sections and 49 lectures with approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes of video.
Can I use the free resources before enrolling?
Yes. Start with the System Design roadmap, glossary, interview checklist, tutorials, and case-study hub, then use the course for a guided sequence.
Does the course guarantee an interview result?
No course can guarantee an interview outcome. This course provides a structured learning path and practical case studies for preparation.