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Every Sunday, I break down career-changing lessons in DevOps and Software Engineering to help you level up fast. Whether you’re trying to break into tech, grow in your current role, or stand out as a top-tier engineer — you’ll get straight-to-the-point lessons, real-world tactics, and exclusive resources to help you grow into a skilled DevOps Software Engineer and a respected leader in your career.
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System Design 101: Understanding Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
In this article, we’ll explore Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)—the invisible engines that power instant video streaming, fast app downloads, and seamless web experiences. Using Netflix as our anchor example, we’ll break down how CDNs work, why they matter, and how they keep your binge-watching sessions buffer-free.
System Design 101: Understanding Database Sharding
In this article, we'll explore Database Sharding—what it is, why it's crucial, and how companies use it to handle massive amounts of data. We'll use real-world examples from Spotify and Zoom to show how sharding solves scalability challenges.
System Design 101: Understanding Load Balancing
In this article, we will discuss Load Balancing—what it means, why it’s important, and how businesses ensure their systems handle traffic smoothly. We’ll use real-life examples like Flutterwave and MTN Mobile Money to make it easy to understand.
System Design 101: Understanding Partition Tolerance
In this article, we will discuss Partition Tolerance-what it means, why it’s important, and how businesses ensure their systems keep working even when parts of them fail. We’ll use real-life examples like WhatsApp and Amazon to make it easy to understand.