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What is System Design?

The process of planning the architecture, communication of parts and data flow of large and complex software systems.

Overview

An application is not just about writing code; How this application will handle millions of users, where the data will be stored, and how the system will survive if one part goes down requires a design. System design is drawing the blue plan of this huge structure.

Analogy: It is like the detailed plan drawn by an architect before building a house; It is calculated in advance where the electrical installation will pass and how much load the walls will carry.

How it works

Engineers; They make decisions such as database selection, server placement, security measures and speed optimization at this stage.

Where it is used

It is used in the initial stages of software development projects and when establishing scalable systems.

Commonly confused with

It is confused with coding; Coding is construction workmanship, system design is architectural project.

Frequently asked questions

Is it necessary for every project?

It may be simple for small projects, but it is vital in large systems.

Can it be changed?

Yes, but it is very costly and difficult to change the architecture as the system grows.

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