The Strategy Pattern: A Complete Guide for Software Engineers
If you've ever found yourself staring at a massive switch statement or a series of if-else chains that seems to grow longer every time a new requirement comes in, you're…
The RUM Conjecture: Understanding the Fundamental Trade-offs in Distributed Data Systems
Introduction In distributed systems, particularly in database design and data storage systems, engineers often face challenging trade-offs. The RUM Conjecture, introduced by Athanassoulis et al. in 2016, provides a framework…
Understanding Monotonic Reads in Distributed Systems: A Deep Dive for Interview Preparation
Introduction Monotonic reads is a crucial consistency model in distributed systems that every senior engineer should thoroughly understand, especially when preparing for technical interviews at leading tech companies. This concept…
Sloppy vs Strict Quorums in Distributed Systems: A Complete Guide for System Design Interviews
Introduction If you're preparing for system design interviews at top tech companies, understanding distributed systems concepts is crucial. One fundamental concept that often comes up is quorum-based systems. In this…