Distributed Systems Series: Your One-Stop Guide
Welcome! This post is your central hub to navigate the series on distributed systems. Whether you’re a beginner or a practicing engineer, you’ll find clear explanations, practical guides, and deep dives into key topics—all in one place.
Series Overview
This series covers fundamental and advanced concepts in distributed systems, including consistency models,networking , partitioning, practicality of eventual consistency, and much more. It’s designed for learners looking to build their foundations as well as professionals deepening their expertise. Some programming and networking background is helpful, but I recommend starting from the beginning if you’re new.
About the Author:
I’ve worked across the spectrum—from fast-paced startups to Fortune 500 Big Tech companies – building systems that handle millions of users, designing intelligent, data-driven solutions, and tackling challenges in security and distributed systems.
I draw insights not just from my own experiences, but also from collaborating with talented, highly experienced engineers, as well as from the wisdom I gain from books. My writing brings all of these influences together so the community can grow along with me.
Feel free to connect with me at ujjwal.dev.to@gmail.com – I love engaging with my readers and I’m always up for exchanging ideas and learning together.
Explore the Series
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Building Resilient Applications: Insights into Scalability and Distributed Systems
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How Real-Time Editing Works: Understanding Event Ordering in Distributed Systems
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High Availability for Social Media Platforms: Leader-Follower Architecture and Leader Election
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CDNs in Distributed Systems: Beyond Caching for Better Performance
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Distributed File Storage Architecture (eg. Amazon S3, Azure Storage)
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Understanding Data Partitioning for Scalable Distributed Systems
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Scalable Database Solutions: From Replication to NoSQL and NewSQL
How to Navigate
Most articles are standalone, while some build on previous topics. If you’re new, start from the top and progress sequentially. New articles are sometimes updated in case I find something missing in the series in future.
Have questions or requests? Let me know in the comments or email me at mailto:ujjwal.dev.to@gmail.com!
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