Architecture

Architecture, design patterns, and system design notes.

Learn how to choose the right database for your API — from handling thousands to millions of requests per second.

A beginner-friendly guide to scaling your API from handling 1 request per second to 1 million, with diagrams and simple explanations.

Simple strategies for organizing and designing APIs as your company grows, explained in plain language for everyone.

Learn how to keep your API running smoothly with load balancing and high availability — explained in simple terms anyone can understand.

Learn how to monitor your API and improve performance — with simple explanations and practical examples anyone can understand.