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"Cracking System Design" is a guide covering scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance, data storage, microservices architecture, API design, security, performance optimization, infrastructure, monitoring, and case studies. It includes:

1. Fundamentals: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance.

2. Data Storage: Relational databases, NoSQL, cloud storage.

3. Microservices: Principles, implementation, challenges.

4. API Design: RESTful architecture, integration, security.

5. Security: Encryption, authentication, authorization.

6. Performance: Caching, CDNs, monitoring.

7. Infrastructure: Cloud, containerization, growth planning.

8. Monitoring: Tools, best practices.

9. Case Studies: Scalability, reliability, fault tolerance examples.

10. Specific System Designs: URL shortening, proximity services, hotel booking, online shopping, cab booking.

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Cracking System Design: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Scalable and Reliable Systems

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the factors to consider when choosing the right database for your application. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this book will help you make informed decisions about database selection and optimization. We cover a wide range of topics, including the different types of databases available, ACID properties in relational databases, Redis cache, fuzzy elastic search, and security considerations.

With this book, you'll learn how to evaluate your application's needs and select the most suitable database for the job. You'll discover the pros and cons of various database types, such as relational databases, NoSQL databases, and in-memory databases. We also delve into the importance of ACID properties in ensuring data consistency and integrity, and how Redis cache can enhance system design.

In addition, we provide case studies and real-world examples to help you understand how different databases have been used in various applications. You'll learn about the factors that influence database selection, such as scalability, high availability, security, and performance tuning. We also cover considerations for database selection, including data types, data volumes, and transactional requirements.

By the end of this book, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to choose the right database for your application, and how to optimize it for maximum performance and reliability. Whether you're developing a simple web application or a complex enterprise system, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make informed decisions about database selection and optimization.

Choosing the right database: A comprehensive guide to make right database selection for your system

This guide offers a thorough exploration of networking in distributed systems, encompassing fundamental concepts, communication models, protocols, middleware, security, scalability, performance optimization, and emerging trends. It caters to beginners and advanced professionals alike, providing insight into:

- Fundamentals: OSI model, network architecture, TCP/IP, UDP.

- Communication Models: Client-server, peer-to-peer, message passing, RPC.

- Popular Protocols: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NFS.

- Middleware and Message Brokers: Role, technologies like JavaRPC, Apache CXF.

- Sidecar Pattern: Utility, benefits, challenges.

- Request & Response Journey: Process overview, protocol roles.

- Security: Threats, measures like firewalls, encryption.

- Scalability & Optimization: Load balancing, caching, strategies.

- Challenges & Solutions: Implementation hurdles, best practices.

- Emerging Trends: SDN, NFV, potential impacts.

- SDN: Role, benefits, challenges, programmability.

- Network Security Best Practices: Firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption.

In conclusion, this book delivers a comprehensive understanding of networking in distributed systems, essential for both novices and seasoned professionals, covering core concepts, protocols, security, scalability, emerging trends, and best practices.

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