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Grokking the Mobile System Design Interview

Grokking the Mobile System Design Interview is a course created by industry engineers that teaches you how to design scalable, resilient, user-centric mobile systems.
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Grokking the Mobile System Design Interview is a critical course for mobile engineers, architects, and interview candidates aiming to design real-world, platform-aware systems. It covers end-to-end mobile design, from architectural patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER) to performance optimization, networking, data/state management, and life cycle handling. You’ll explore cross-platform strategies, platform differences, security concerns, and trade-offs in designing mobile clients that interact with complex backend systems. The SCADET framework ties it together, guiding you through structured design thinking. Finally, real-world systems like chat apps, newsfeeds, and Google Maps help you apply concepts in realistic, high-impact scenarios.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The ability to architect mobile apps using patterns like MVC, MVVM, VIPER, and BFF for mobile
The ability to optimize mobile performance across networking, rendering, caching, and startup time
Knowledge of how to manage app state, persistence, and data flow across devices and sessions
The ability to handle app life cycle events, background execution, and resource limitations
Application of security best practices across authentication, storage, and network layers
Hands-on experience using the SCADET framework to structure design decisions and trade-offs
Hands-on experience designing real-world mobile systems like chat, newsfeeds, and maps with end-to-end system thinking
The ability to architect mobile apps using patterns like MVC, MVVM, VIPER, and BFF for mobile

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

System Design

Mobile Application Development

Prepare for Interview

System Scalability

API Design

Content

1.

Introduction to Mobile System Design

3 Lessons

Master mobile system design by addressing unique challenges and optimizing user experiences.

3.

Mobile Application Architecture Patterns

6 Lessons

Master mobile app architecture principles, patterns, and navigation for scalable, maintainable systems.

4.

Networking and Communication in Mobile System

5 Lessons

Master mobile system design by navigating networking constraints, communication protocols, and real-time data exchange.

5.

Performance Optimization in Mobile Apps

7 Lessons

Enhance mobile app performance through optimization techniques for code, load time, rendering, and network.

6.

Data Management and State in Mobile Apps

4 Lessons

Master local data storage, offline design, state management, and conflict resolution in mobile apps.

7.

Device Life Cycle and Resource Management

7 Lessons

Master mobile app life cycle management, background processing, and performance optimization for enhanced user experience.

8.

Platform Variations and Cross-Platform Strategies

5 Lessons

Explore mobile system design, focusing on development trade-offs, code sharing, platform considerations, and app versioning.

9.

Security in Mobile System Design

6 Lessons

Master mobile app security, data protection, authentication, privacy, and testing strategies.

10.

Mobile System Design Framework

1 Lessons

Master the SCADET framework to enhance mobile system design and interview skills.

11.

Newsfeed Mobile System Design

4 Lessons

Design an engaging mobile newsfeed system balancing performance, user experience, and constraints.

12.

Chat Application Mobile System Design

4 Lessons

Master the design of a mobile chat application, focusing on performance, security, and user experience.

13.

Google Maps Mobile System Design

4 Lessons

Master the design and requirements for a robust mobile mapping system like Google Maps.

14.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Master essential mobile system design skills for real-world engineering challenges.
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