Tag: system architecture
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Mastering Microservice Design Patterns: A Comprehensive Guide
Microservices have revolutionized software architecture, offering scalability, maintainability, and independent deployment. But building a robust microservice architecture requires careful consideration of various design patterns. This guide dives deep into popular microservice design patterns, exploring their use cases, benefits, drawbacks, and providing real-world scenarios where they shine. Why Microservices and Design Patterns? Microservices address the limitations…
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Microservices vs Monolith Architecture: Choosing the Right Approach
As software systems grow increasingly complex, architects and developers are faced with a critical decision: Should they design their application as a monolith or as a collection of microservices? Both architectural patterns have their own merits and trade-offs, and the choice largely depends on the project’s context, team structure, and long-term goals. In this blog…
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System Design Guide: Building an API for Your App – A Practical Approach
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik In our previous post, we explored various API types, discussed seamless integration techniques, and delved into best practices for maintaining and scaling APIs. In this article, we will take a practical approach by designing the initial system for our API. Imagine we’re building an app similar to Instagram. For simplicity,…