Read-Heavy vs. Write-Heavy Systems: Optimization Strategies
Issue #85: System Design Interview Roadmap • Section 3: Distributed Systems
📋 What We'll Explore Today
Welcome to this comprehensive deep-dive into one of distributed systems' most critical optimization challenges. Today's journey will equip you with production-grade insights that separate senior architects from junior engineers.
High-Level Learning Agenda:
Architectural Patterns: Read-heavy vs write-heavy system design fundamentals and trade-off analysis
Enterprise Case Studies: Real-world optimization strategies from Netflix, Instagram, and Apache Kafka
Performance Optimization: Multi-tier caching, database scaling, and resource allocation strategies
Hands-On Implementation: Interactive demo system with real-time performance monitoring and load testing
Production Insights: Monitoring, alerting, and operational considerations for scaled systems
Interview Mastery: System design questions and strategic decision-making frameworks