This course covers the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of system design in software engineering. It focuses on designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems through architectural patterns, trade-offs, and real-world case studies.
Course Topics
1. Introduction to System Design
2. Requirements Analysis
3. Scalability and Performance
4. System Architecture Fundamentals
5. Design Principles and Patterns
6. Client-Server and Microservices Architecture
7. API Design and Communication
8. Database Design and Data Modeling
9. Caching Strategies
10. Load Balancing and Fault Tolerance
11. Distributed Systems and Consistency
12. Message Queues and Event-Driven Architecture
13. Security and Authentication
14. System Monitoring and Logging
15. Capacity Planning and Cost Optimization
16. Case Studies and Design Interviews
17. Emerging Trends in System Design