System Design Interview: A Step-By-Step Guide

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 134

  • @JheregJAB
    @JheregJAB Рік тому +122

    I like this and find it helpful, but I'm also a person who does well learning by example. I realize it would be a very different video from your normal format, but it would be pretty cool to do a full ~1hr example interview which showcases this in practice.

    • @nadavge
      @nadavge Рік тому

      NeetCode has a few of those in the meantime:
      ua-cam.com/video/o5n85GRKuzk/v-deo.html

  • @sammyroberts8902
    @sammyroberts8902 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for this, I got asked about non functional requirements in an interview and had never heard that term. This clarified that for me!

  • @_koercion9858
    @_koercion9858 Рік тому +18

    the smooth animation and clear structure of presentation are incredibly amazing, thanks for presenting such quality video

  • @waffle8364
    @waffle8364 3 місяці тому +7

    I feel like technical interviews are broken and no matter how much you prepare you're always going to have to deal with a random interviewer who may not even be that focused or someone who is biased etc.

    • @sai789987
      @sai789987 Місяць тому

      This is what I have experienced as well.

  • @DrDiabolical000
    @DrDiabolical000 Рік тому +92

    Really really awesome video. Would really appreciate it if you could make a video on some examples/scenarios and which technology to use in those cases. You have covered some really good cases, especially related to DBs in ur channel. In particular I was looking for when to and not to use message queues and their challenges and limitations. Thanks.

  • @futurexjam2
    @futurexjam2 Рік тому +21

    It requires multiple knowledge on many areas. Senior engineer is different from solutions architect. It is similar to medicine and in medicine you are becoming more experienced on an specific area. But today, every body urges software developers/engineers to become expert on many areas... it is insane.. we are human, not a machine...

    • @kaleoscreations8069
      @kaleoscreations8069 Рік тому

      true, but the breadth of knowledge you have is a good indicator of how many situations you’ve worked on and how experienced you are. Which is why these Interviews aren’t usually done for junior engineers

  • @chickenlittle4344
    @chickenlittle4344 7 місяців тому +2

    My MIS BSBA was instrumental in Systems Analysis and Design, and although it gave me a great overview… It is videos like these I go to for more in-depth and situational knowledge for System Design and Software/Database development. Thank you for publishing resources like these.

  • @nemeziz_prime
    @nemeziz_prime Рік тому +5

    Alex sir's videos make these concepts look amazingly simple and clear 🔥

  • @z41n
    @z41n 10 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video! Thank you for your clear and calm explanations. I really appreciate the effort put into the animations as well. Well done!

  • @monsterhuntergo
    @monsterhuntergo Рік тому +2

    Amazing video! Just the perfect timing for me. Hope to learn more and get prepared for my applications. Thanks so much.

  • @balslc
    @balslc Рік тому +8

    Thanks for putting a thought framework. This will be very useful not only for active job seekers but to any engineers who is solving complex problems. It would be great, if you can make a video with a specific example.

  • @yalslaus
    @yalslaus Рік тому +389

    It's crazy to me that they don't teach any of this in universities. They are so far behind real world issues.

    • @NhatNguyen-bn9lc
      @NhatNguyen-bn9lc Рік тому +16

      I thought that even the lecturer does not know that.

    • @Mark-rt6fy
      @Mark-rt6fy Рік тому +19

      Companies know this, and thus asking design problems to reflect candidates' work experience

    • @NhatNguyen-bn9lc
      @NhatNguyen-bn9lc Рік тому +7

      @@Mark-rt6fy big problem for student taught by inexperienced lecturers

    • @Mark-rt6fy
      @Mark-rt6fy Рік тому +12

      @@NhatNguyen-bn9lc And that's by design. New grads are not expected to answer system design questions. On the other hand, if you worked with enough large projects, you are supposed to know all those without preparation. We are just cutting corners here.

    • @NhatNguyen-bn9lc
      @NhatNguyen-bn9lc Рік тому +5

      @@Mark-rt6fy maybe new grads do not need to know all in detail but they should have an overview of system design. At least it can help them quickly search document for solution

  • @ham9187
    @ham9187 8 місяців тому +1

    The animations are amazing and on point. Great work!

  • @samuelrios6180
    @samuelrios6180 Рік тому

    Beautifully presented. Thank you so much!

  • @dancingmirror
    @dancingmirror Рік тому

    The contents and the production of this video are both amazingly great!

  • @nandyad
    @nandyad Рік тому

    Best descriptions of the plan. Thanks a lot ❤

  • @oskarwestmeijer2557
    @oskarwestmeijer2557 Рік тому

    Great! I really like this channel. Based on the quality content I ordered the book and am looking forward to reading it.

  • @cmanikandan90
    @cmanikandan90 Рік тому +3

    Great content as always. Thanks for all your efforts.

  • @tagoreji2143
    @tagoreji2143 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I know nothing about system Design. But this video gave me a good understanding of it.

  • @fronix5060
    @fronix5060 Рік тому +16

    Love this, however I have never been part of a project where we had time to do all of this 😭

  • @sergiostanislauskas8985
    @sergiostanislauskas8985 Рік тому

    Great hints on an otherwise messy situation. Thanks!!

  • @levkirichuk
    @levkirichuk Рік тому

    That so awesome. The content and illustration on the high level. Many thanks.

  • @jinxue6072
    @jinxue6072 Рік тому

    Really helpful video! Thanks for your great work.

  • @shotray
    @shotray 5 місяців тому

    Well you are spot on. I am already seeing dynamic architecture in play.

  • @EslamTawfig
    @EslamTawfig 5 місяців тому

    Besides your information about system design, I really loved your way of showing the details and the animation. Good work ❤🎉.

  • @CWNC
    @CWNC 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks for the instruction.

  • @kevon217
    @kevon217 Рік тому

    super useful and helpful! great video!

  • @toannc90
    @toannc90 4 місяці тому

    How can you make a so professional & useful video, oh my master.

  • @saviobatista9619
    @saviobatista9619 Рік тому

    Your videos are awesome! Thank you

  • @ggvideonow1
    @ggvideonow1 Рік тому +1

    Awesome! One thing I see missing is “delegation” of tasks. For example on the DB performance, network etc at least during the deep dive.

  • @pranavmahajan4190
    @pranavmahajan4190 3 місяці тому +3

    You are the best when it comes to System Design. Thanks so much!

  • @eltonfabricio
    @eltonfabricio Місяць тому

    This video is just Amazing!

  • @jaloliddinruzikulov8279
    @jaloliddinruzikulov8279 Рік тому

    Thank you for explaining in a nutshell

  • @winterheat
    @winterheat 9 місяців тому +1

    One time I interviewed with Facebook for a Web Front End role. The interviewer asked me to design a Google Search server infrastructure, with load balancing, and how many servers are needed, etc. I think that's the summit of human intelligence

    • @chirut4327
      @chirut4327 6 місяців тому

      Its crazier around where I come from. Business analyst was asked DS question.

    • @winterheat
      @winterheat 6 місяців тому

      @@chirut4327 sometimes I wonder if they ask those question to disqualify you. Like whatever they ask, they hire the young people

  • @shinmini99
    @shinmini99 11 місяців тому

    I've always appreciating you. thanks for making this awesome video :)

  • @DebasisUntouchable
    @DebasisUntouchable Рік тому

    this is really informative and useful, thanks

  • @leomysky
    @leomysky 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this wonderful video

  • @slowmowfit
    @slowmowfit Місяць тому

    Excellent Video. Condensed, but clear, with beautiful production. Me like a good framework.

  • @LOKESHPANDEYjob2014
    @LOKESHPANDEYjob2014 Рік тому

    A BIG BIG THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO !!!.

  • @IsaacNewton80735
    @IsaacNewton80735 2 місяці тому

    Your book its awesome. Very easy to read with a lot to learn, I recommend it

  • @BestURLShortenerBioPageQRCode
    @BestURLShortenerBioPageQRCode 8 місяців тому +2

    Step 1: Understand the Problem
    Step 2: Clarify
    Step 3: Framework
    Step 4: Design Diagram
    Step 5: Data model schema

  • @pavanim6258
    @pavanim6258 Рік тому +2

    Hi..thank you so much for your great contribution and explanation..small request.. could you do system design video for cabs and ticket vending machines as those r asked recently in one of my interviews

  • @cairtenE
    @cairtenE Рік тому +1

    it would be very intresting to see a mockup interview using this system

  • @4Guerra444
    @4Guerra444 Рік тому +4

    congrats to the video editor, he did a very good job

  • @geeklogbook
    @geeklogbook Рік тому +2

    How valuable are these videos! They should be taught at the university.

  • @yadneshkhode3091
    @yadneshkhode3091 Рік тому +1

    Thank you ❤️

  • @Lucky06082012
    @Lucky06082012 2 місяці тому

    Excellent one

  • @ReflectionOcean
    @ReflectionOcean Рік тому +5

    Step 1: capture features and NFR
    Step 2: propose APIs, high level diagram, data model
    Step 3: Dive into specific implementations. Articulate problems and propose solutions.
    Step 4: Wrap up

  • @ramkim53
    @ramkim53 Рік тому +1

    Great content and interesting to learn this way. May I know which modelling tool you use to create this content?

  • @abdellahfazza4534
    @abdellahfazza4534 5 місяців тому

    this is the nost detailed explanation video I've ever watched. Like it a lot

  • @danchoatanasov1611
    @danchoatanasov1611 Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @shakibmansoori474
    @shakibmansoori474 Рік тому +1

    Useful ❤️

  • @interestingamerican3100
    @interestingamerican3100 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video. What program do you use for your amazing graphics?

  • @shamaldesilva9533
    @shamaldesilva9533 Рік тому

    Absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥🥳✌️

  • @jdr3808
    @jdr3808 11 місяців тому

    Great very good, Many thanks Sir. Just one question in which Software have you drawn those diagrams?

  • @thecoder7570
    @thecoder7570 11 місяців тому

    I like they way you explain and present . Which software you are using for the animation .

  • @sagarkarnati
    @sagarkarnati Рік тому +2

    illustration looks great, What is the tool that is used to design these illustration/ppt ?

  • @emerald42481
    @emerald42481 4 місяці тому

    very useful

  • @TrendytechGit
    @TrendytechGit 4 місяці тому

    good content and video design , guide us what tools you are using for animation

  • @waffle8364
    @waffle8364 Місяць тому +1

    This is a nice prep but you should stimulate actual interviews with people

  • @Md_sadiq_Md
    @Md_sadiq_Md Рік тому

    Pushing the algorithm ❤️

  • @04minutes53
    @04minutes53 Рік тому +5

    Your Presentation always is well above others. What software you used for these animations. Very Impressive and a Perfect one. If possible share which software you use for animations and Drawings.Thanks

    • @04minutes53
      @04minutes53 Рік тому +1

      Please reply ..Wish to know the tools

  • @pgiriraj4
    @pgiriraj4 Рік тому

    your animations are amazing how its done ?

  • @JackReacher1
    @JackReacher1 8 місяців тому

    Very Nice

  • @ppp3812
    @ppp3812 Рік тому

    Hi, I bought subscription to your book on your website. Does it contain both Volume 1 and Volume 2?

  • @Aryan91191
    @Aryan91191 9 місяців тому

    Could you please show in an example video plz? I read one of your sys design books. It is a great reference book but it's difficult to simulate the interview session by just reading it.. Can you show by doing a 45-minute session, how you put this methodology into practice?

  • @chinmayghule8272
    @chinmayghule8272 Рік тому

    Can you create a roadmap for system design?

  • @true_human_007
    @true_human_007 Рік тому +2

    How do you make such type of videos ?? ... specially interested in diagrams ... rotating diagrams ?? Any tool ? Pls suggest

  • @psenej
    @psenej Рік тому

    Ok i need this today … yes today because i have an real interview 🤣🤣

  • @triple3way
    @triple3way 27 днів тому

    What is the application used please to build the presentation ?

  • @metarus208
    @metarus208 7 місяців тому +1

    nice

  • @kr02201985
    @kr02201985 Рік тому

    Sir at what point in your design cycle do you handle data modeling. You example is more a tech use case. If you took a typical IT org, we have complex data models. We find many new comers these days think of API to satisfy requirements and mostly ignore the core data/object model. As a result, we do not model data properly and end up with redundant tables or data structures

  • @arthur723
    @arthur723 Місяць тому

    I'm not sure why data modeling is after defining APIs. The APIs are about the input and output, which are further dependent on data models. If this makes sense, shouldn't we do data models before defining APIs?

  • @Ayoub-adventures
    @Ayoub-adventures 6 місяців тому

    What's the animation software used ?

  • @solomonxie5157
    @solomonxie5157 Рік тому

    TIL that websocket server is stateful and challenging at scale.

  • @chessmaster856
    @chessmaster856 27 днів тому

    With unlimited horizontal scalability snd replication how do non functional requirements matter. Only thing we can design is for horizontal scalability.

  • @divyanshusinghthakur1447
    @divyanshusinghthakur1447 5 місяців тому

    Hey can any body tell me how this guy make statefull images where things are moving.. please

  • @ryankao1983
    @ryankao1983 8 місяців тому

    is this a high level design or low level design?

  • @parthi2929
    @parthi2929 Рік тому

    Why system designs mostly come with interview tags.

  • @patrick-8068
    @patrick-8068 Рік тому

    Argo have​ under​stand​ med but​ work​ fewest system​ Ego.

  • @MarcosVMSoares
    @MarcosVMSoares Рік тому +1

    Load balance ? Web socket hard to scaling ? Did you elixir/erlang ??

  • @gustavoluchi
    @gustavoluchi Рік тому +2

    Really nice. Wondering about what you use to make the drawings of the video. Anyone knows?

    • @ARmy2510
      @ARmy2510 Рік тому

      After Effects.

    • @maxw.3027
      @maxw.3027 Рік тому

      Illustrator and After Effects.

  • @yuanhjy
    @yuanhjy Рік тому

    👍

  • @cccc2740
    @cccc2740 Рік тому +2

    if interviews are stressful, fix them....software industry is the only industry where a candidate has to prepare for the interview...does a surgeon has to prepare for his/her surgery skills when he/she looks to change a job, or does a truck driver has to hone his driving skills when he goes for an interview...

    • @OfficialSkankyRich
      @OfficialSkankyRich 4 місяці тому

      The Asian dude on the video said this interview “might” be stressful, not that it’s broken.
      I’m in this industry, and we don’t have licensing or certification requirements to get the right people for the business objectives.
      This is like 45 mins or 1 hour that is all you have before ramping up someone for 6 months to a year before seeing what’s up.

  • @chirut4327
    @chirut4327 6 місяців тому

    System design interviews now a days feel more like a practiced choreography. Interviewer and interviewee dancing rhythmically. One missed step and its gone.
    Whether you worked and used the technology you are proposing in your design doesn't matter and pretending that you are an expert in it is an art in itself.

  • @j0fiz986
    @j0fiz986 12 днів тому

    An architectural design in an hour? Lol. Takes my company about 3-6 months to

  • @erickim89
    @erickim89 Рік тому

    Found this system design playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLmtNcpUq3YIJequI5FneNkiEGiHmwm3_o.html

  • @catsoft_games
    @catsoft_games 19 днів тому

    I looked the whole video and understood nothing specifically

  • @jatilyadav4000
    @jatilyadav4000 11 місяців тому

    nice