What is a System Design Interview?

Our system design course is equally useful for real jobs and interviews. In this appendix, we will highlight different aspects of a system design interview (SDI), and some helpful tips for learners preparing for an upcoming interview. We will encourage the learners to read this appendix even if they are not preparing for an interview because some of the discussion here applies more broadly.

How are SDIs different from other interviews?

Like any other interview, we need to strategically approach a systems design interview (SDI). SDIs are different from the coding interviews. There is rarely any coding in this interview.