system-design

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Software architectureSoftware designSystem design

Massively scaling a web application

A complete guide to scaling web applications from a single server to multi-region deployments. Covers vertical and horizontal scaling, load balancing, database sharding, caching, CDNs and more.

Nov 2, 2025

Software architectureSystem designOperations

Single server setup, when simple is best

Practical guide to single-server deployments: minimal ops, backups, monitoring, and safe evolution strategies for small teams and prototypes.

Nov 2, 2025

Software architectureSystem designArchitecture

Stateful vs Stateless, design choices that shape scalability

Compare stateful and stateless architectures, trade-offs for scaling, operational patterns, and practical techniques for managing state.

Nov 2, 2025

Software architectureSystem designArchitecture

Vertical scaling, when you need raw power

When to scale up a single machine, practical tuning tips for CPU, memory, and storage, and operational cautions for large-instance deployments.

Nov 2, 2025