Throughout the years, I have committed myself to continuously improving my skills in system design. My drive to pursue further knowledge and resources didn’t stem from seeking external validation or a new job opportunity. Instead, I sought to elevate my current role and excel in it. One of my go-to resources in this journey has been Alex Xu’s book, which has become a reliable companion. Every time I revisit it, I am reminded of crucial concepts and invigorated in my approach to problem-solving:

System Design Interview — An Insider’s Guide (Volume 1):

• Solutions to 16 real system design scenarios, offering practical guidance for enterprise architects to enhance their problem-solving skills.

The book covers diverse topics, from scaling user traffic to designing complex systems like chat systems and search autocomplete systems.

System Design Interview — An Insider’s Guide (Volume 2):

• A four-step framework serving as a systematic approach to system design interviews.
• Detailed solutions to 13 real system design interview questions.
• Over 300 diagrams offer visual explanations of various systems.

The book covers topics like proximity services, distributed message queues, and real-time gaming leaderboards, among others. It caters to readers who possess a basic understanding of distributed systems.

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