System Design

Master the fundamentals of scalable system design and crack technical interviews with confidence.

System Design by Karan Pratap Singh is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that simplifies complex distributed systems concepts into clear, structured explanations. Designed for software engineers preparing for system design interviews or aiming to build large-scale applications, this book bridges the gap between theory and real-world architecture.

Instead of overwhelming you with jargon, the book focuses on building strong fundamentals — from core building blocks to designing scalable systems used by modern tech companies.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of system design and distributed systems

• Scalability concepts: vertical vs. horizontal scaling

• Load balancing and reverse proxies

• Caching strategies (Redis, CDN, in-memory caching)

• Database design: SQL vs NoSQL, indexing, replication, sharding

• CAP Theorem and consistency models

• Messaging queues and event-driven architecture

• Microservices vs monolith architecture

• Designing real-world systems like URL shorteners, chat apps, and social media platforms

Who This Book Is For

• Software engineers preparing for system design interviews

• Backend developers aiming to understand scalable architecture

• Computer science students exploring distributed systems

• Developers transitioning to senior-level roles

Why Read This Book?

System design interviews are often the most challenging part of the hiring process at top tech companies. This book provides a structured approach to thinking about scalability, reliability, and performance — helping you communicate design decisions clearly and confidently.

Whether you’re preparing for interviews or building production-grade systems, System Design gives you the mental models and practical frameworks needed to design robust, scalable applications.

Size: A4(20*28cm)

Printing: 80 gm – color

Cover: Softcover