Distributed Caching Topologies Visualized
Issue #74: System Design Interview Roadmap
📋 What We'll Master Today
Core Concepts:
Cache topology patterns and their hidden performance trade-offs
Enterprise failure patterns: stampede amplification and split-brain scenarios
Production insights from Netflix, GitHub, and Shopify implementations
Hands-On Experience:
Build a multi-topology cache system with real failure simulation
Test cache consistency models under network partitions
Monitor real-time metrics and performance characteristics
Production Readiness:
Interview-grade insights distinguishing senior from junior candidates
Architectural decision frameworks for cache pattern selection
Operational strategies for cache monitoring and failure recovery