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🧩 System Design Fundamentals for SDE and Cloud Engineer
Start from zero and learn how scalable systems work. Understand APIs, databases, caching, load balancers, messaging, and architecture through simple examples and real-world projects.
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Tools & Technologies You'll Use
System Design
Load Balancer

Databases
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After this course, you can
Design scalable web systems
Choose the right architecture
Build reliable distributed systems
Ace system design interviews
Course Curriculum
Follow this structured learning path to build skills from beginner to advanced.
Lessons
Start here after enrolling. These lessons build your core foundation step by step.
What Is System Design, and Why Interviews Test It
15 min
Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements
18 min
Scalability, Availability, Reliability: The Big Three
19 min
Latency vs Throughput
19 min
CAP Theorem in Plain English
17 min
ACID vs BASE
14 min
What Happens When You Type a URL
16 min
TCP vs UDP
18 min
REST APIs: The Default Choice
19 min
GraphQL and gRPC: When REST Isn't Enough
13 min
WebSockets: Real-Time Communication
12 min
Choosing the Right Protocol in an Interview
19 min
SQL vs NoSQL: The Decision Framework
15 min
Indexing: Why Queries Get Fast
14 min
Replication: Copies That Save You
17 min
Sharding and Partitioning
17 min
Read/Write Scaling Patterns
12 min
Picking a Database in an Interview
13 min
Why Cache, and Where Caches Live
15 min
Caching Strategies: The Four Patterns
19 min
Cache Eviction and Redis Basics
18 min
Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling, and Stateless Services
15 min
Load Balancers and Reverse Proxies
17 min
CDNs: Caching for the Whole Planet
18 min
Message Queues: Why Services Shouldn't Wait
18 min
Pub/Sub and Event-Driven Architecture
19 min
Kafka vs RabbitMQ: Which and When
15 min
Sessions, JWT, and OAuth
13 min
Rate Limiting and API Security Basics
12 min
Metrics, Logging, Tracing, and Health Checks
13 min
The 5-Step Framework for Any Design Interview
14 min
Design a Pastebin
17 min
Design a Rate Limiter
18 min
Design a Notification Service
17 min
Final Project Part 1: Designing TinyURL
12 min
Final Project Part 2: TinyURL Deep Dive
19 min
Live Session Recordings
LiveLearn live with instructors, ask questions, and get real-time guidance. Previous recordings are included.
Topic Explanation
Learn concepts live with practical examples and guidance.
Doubt Clearing Sessions
Ask questions, clear doubts, and get help when you need it.
Hands-on Projects
Work on projects with guidance and support from mentors.
Mock Interview
Practise interviews, exchange feedback, and build confidence.
Bonus Resources
Get bonus content and resources to practise, revise, and go deeper.
Study Materials
Cheat Sheets
Interview Q&A
PYQ PDFs
PPTs
Quizzes
Requirements
What you should have before starting the course.
Basic programming knowledge
Understand APIs and databases
No system design experience required
Curiosity to build scalable systems
Curriculum Designed & Verified by Industry Experts
Learn skills and concepts validated by industry professionals who use them in real-world work every day.

Aarav Sharma
Senior Frontend Engineer, StudioLabs
Aarav has mentored 1200+ learners and specializes in production UI systems and scalable frontend architecture.
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Ananya Mehta
Design Technologist, CraftLabs
Ananya blends design and code to help learners ship portfolio-ready projects.
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Kabir Sayed
Frontend Mentor, PixelWorks
Kabir focuses on clean code, accessibility, and practical frontend delivery.
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Wherever you are in your journey, this course helps you learn, build, and grow with confidence.
Students & Fresh Graduates
Build a strong foundation and turn what you learn into practical experience.
Learn from beginner to advanced
Build real-world projects
Get feedback and improve
Working Professionals
Upgrade your skills and apply new knowledge directly in your career.
Learn in-demand skills
Apply directly to your work
Grow with practical knowledge
Career Switchers
Follow a clear path as you transition confidently into a new career.
Structured learning path
Hands-on practice
Mentor support at every step
Freelancers & Creators
Sharpen your craft and deliver better results for your clients and audience.
Work on client-ready projects
Improve efficiency and quality
Stay current with modern tools
For anyone who wants to learn, build, and grow. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to take the first step.
What you will get after completing this course
Receive an official course completion certificate
Live verification URL with PDF and downloadable option
Signed by your course designer and the Director of Shattak
Carries your name, course title, and completion date
Recruiters can check it in seconds from your LinkedIn or resume
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Hear From Learners Who've Taken This Course
Honest feedback from learners who completed the live sessions.
4.8
24
Clear structure, solid examples, and a fast pace that keeps you engaged.
Riya Jain
B.Tech, NIT Trichy
4.6
18
Practical sessions with feedback that helped improve my portfolio.
Kabir Singh
Frontend Intern, PixelWorks
4.9
12
Loved the structure and the live walkthroughs.
M
Meera Patel
Design Graduate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students, working professionals, and career switchers who want to build job-ready web projects.
Basic familiarity with HTML or CSS is helpful, but the course includes beginner-friendly guidance.
Yes, recordings are shared after each live session.
Mentors provide live feedback and follow-up notes during the sessions.
Yes, you can ask questions in the community group and during live office hours.
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