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How to design a key-value store from scratch
Learn how to design a key-value store from scratch, with step-by-step explanations of architecture, data structures, partitioning, replication, and trade-offs.
Mishayl Hanan
May 14 · 2026
Service Abstractions in Microservices: Patterns and Anti-Patterns
This blog explores how service abstractions shape microservices architectures over time, examining both the patterns that improve scalability and team autonomy and the anti-patterns that create hidden coupling and operational fragility.
Zarish Khalid
May 13 · 2026
Key metrics you should discuss during System Design interviews
Master the key metrics to discuss during System Design interviews, learn which performance, scalability, reliability, and cost metrics matter, how to mention them naturally, and how top engineers use them to impress.
Mishayl Hanan
May 13 · 2026
How to build your intuition for large-scale systems
Discover how to build intuition for large-scale systems before the interview with practical exercises, system thinking, architectural patterns, and real-world case study reflections to boost your readiness.
Mishayl Hanan
May 12 · 2026
How to use diagrams effectively in System Design interviews
Master how to use diagrams effectively in System Design interviews, learn the types of diagrams, best practices for clarity, how to communicate your thought process, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Mishayl Hanan
May 11 · 2026
What is the role of trade-offs in System Design interview answers
Understand the critical role of trade-offs in System Design interview answers, how to identify them, articulate them, and turn them into strengths in your next big interview.
Mishayl Hanan
May 8 · 2026
How to translate user requirements into scalable architecture
Learn how to translate user requirements into scalable architecture with a practical framework, gather & prioritise needs, define functional & non-functional requirements, map to architecture, build for scale, iterate for growth.
Mishayl Hanan
May 7 · 2026
How interviewers evaluate your System Design approach
Discover how interviewers evaluate your System Design approach, understand what they look for in structure, trade-offs, clarity, scalability, and communication to boost your interview success.
Mishayl Hanan
May 6 · 2026
Step-by-step framework to ace a System Design interview
Discover a proven, step-by-step framework to ace your System Design interview, clarify requirements, estimate scale, design architecture, handle trade-offs, and articulate confidently.
Mishayl Hanan
May 5 · 2026
