System Design Fundamentals

This section covers the foundational concepts that form the building blocks of robust system design.

Topics Covered

• Scalability - Vertical vs horizontal scaling strategies
• Reliability - High availability and system resilience
• CAP Theorem - Understanding distributed system trade-offs
• Performance Metrics - Throughput, latency, and optimization
• Data-Intensive Applications - DDIA principles and architecture patterns

"Good design also means planning for failure."