Distributed Systems: Design, Implementation, and Best Practices
Learn how to design powerful, scalable, and secure systems with real-world examples. Master modern architecture and emerging trends.
“Distributed Systems” is a book that gives you a practical guide to scalable system design.
Before I ventured into the field of distributed systems, I imagined building reliable, large-scale systems simply meant adding more servers or upgrading hardware. But in reality, creating robust distributed systems involves a set of complex yet fascinating challenges.
In Distributed Systems, you'll discover the essential principles and techniques that industry experts use to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems from the ground up. This book takes you step by step through these concepts, making them approachable for both beginners and experienced engineers.
You’ll learn how to:
- Design systems that efficiently manage large-scale traffic
- Ensure high availability through redundancy and fault tolerance
- Implement techniques like sharding, replication, and load balancing
- Build resilient architectures for microservices, peer-to-peer networks, and cloud-native environments
- Apply real-world strategies for consensus algorithms, consistency models, and disaster recovery
By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the confidence and knowledge needed to design, implement, and manage distributed systems that can scale with ease and handle the complex demands of today’s tech landscape. Whether you're creating a new application or enhancing an existing one, Distributed Systems will equip you with the tools and understanding to succeed.
Explore the Complete Guide to Distributed Systems. Everything you need to design scalable and reliable systems is right here.
Distributed Systems spans over 200 pages, filled with concise, in-depth content that covers every critical concept in modern system design. No fluff—just the essential knowledge you need to build robust distributed architectures from scratch.
Introduction to Distributed Systems
Architectural Patterns
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Author
Burhanuddin Mulla Hamzabhai – Hello, I'm the author of Distributed Systems.
With extensive experience in software development and system architecture, I've spent years designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems for various industries. My passion for technology drives me to explore cutting-edge trends, and I love sharing my knowledge through teaching and writing. I've conducted numerous workshops and webinars, helping developers of all skill levels understand complex concepts in system design. My goal is to make distributed systems accessible to everyone who is eager to learn and innovate in this ever-evolving field.