System Design, Software Practices, Concurrency, Parallelism, Performance Tools, Profiling Tools
The course is introductory for anyone looking to understand server design, optimization, and performance tuning. In this concise, 60-minute course, you will learn about crucial topics such as Multithreading vs. Multiprocessing, Data Handling for Larger-than-Memory Scenarios, the C10K Problem, Failover Mechanisms, Latency vs. Throughput, Concurrency, Asynchronous Programming, Memory Hierarchy, and much more.
What you’ll learn
- students will learn the essential concepts and techniques required for successful system design interviews..
- Delving into memory hierarchy, concurrency vs. parallelism, stateful vs. stateless systems, and thread and connection pools..
- Exploring server design challenges, concurrency, and asynchronous programming..
- Demo of various tools like pahole, top, htop, perf, gprof, Intel Vtune, Google Orbit, heaptrack, and Valgrind..
- Designing effective failover mechanisms and striking a balance between latency and throughput..
- Handling data larger than memory and managing the C10K problem..
Course Content
- Course Objective and necessity to dive deep into server design as first step –> 5 lectures • 8min.
- Challenges while designing basic features of most servers in production –> 14 lectures • 21min.
- Tools To measure performance and profile servers –> 13 lectures • 29min.
- Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
The course is introductory for anyone looking to understand server design, optimization, and performance tuning. In this concise, 60-minute course, you will learn about crucial topics such as Multithreading vs. Multiprocessing, Data Handling for Larger-than-Memory Scenarios, the C10K Problem, Failover Mechanisms, Latency vs. Throughput, Concurrency, Asynchronous Programming, Memory Hierarchy, and much more.
Designed with beginner learners in mind, this course emphasizes the importance of getting started early and applying the knowledge firsthand. You will develop the skills and expertise necessary to excel in your career by actively engaging with the course material and working on real-world projects. Remember, there is no substitute for genuine understanding and practical experience.
As you embark on your journey through this course, we encourage you not to rely on interview portals for canned responses but to dive in and get your hands dirty. Mastering server design and optimization requires a deep understanding of the underlying concepts can only be achieved through active learning and real-world application of knowledge.
In a system design interview, it is crucial to get the basics right. Nailing the fundamentals demonstrates your solid understanding of the underlying principles and shows the interviewer you have a strong foundation to build more advanced concepts. By focusing on the core concepts, you ensure you can tackle any problem with confidence and clarity. Additionally, a solid grasp of the basics enables you to communicate effectively with your interviewers, fostering a productive dialogue highlighting your problem-solving skills and expertise. So, before diving into complex scenarios and solutions, ensure you have a firm grasp on the essentials – it’s the key to success in any system design interview.
Enroll now and unlock the incredible potential of your newfound knowledge in server design and optimization, setting yourself on a path to professional growth and success.