30 days theory
To effectively prepare for SDE2 interviews at Google, focusing on system design is crucial. Below is a structured 30-day study plan designed to cover essential topics and practices in system design.
30-Day System Design Study Plan
Week 1: Foundations of System Design
Day 1: Introduction to System Design
Day 2: Learn about Scalability (Vertical vs. Horizontal Scaling)
Day 3: Study Load Balancing Techniques
Day 4: Understanding Caching Mechanisms
Day 5: Learn about Databases (SQL vs NoSQL)
Day 6: Explore Distributed Systems Concepts
Day 7: Practice Mock Interview Questions on Basic Concepts
Week 2: Architectural Principles
Day 8: Understand Microservices Architecture
Day 9: Learn about API Design Principles
Day 10: Study Authentication and Authorization Methods
Day 11: Learn about Message Queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Day 12: Study Common Design Patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory)
Day 13: Explore the CAP Theorem (Consistency, Availability, Partition Tolerance)
Day 14: Practice System Design Problems (e.g., design a URL shortener)
Week 3: Advanced Topics
Day 15: Understand Event-Driven Architecture
Day 16: Learn about Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Edge Computing
Day 17: Study Metrics and Monitoring Systems
Day 18: Learn about Fault Tolerance and Redundancy
Day 19: Study Scaling Strategies for High Traffic Applications
Day 20: Explore Real-Time Data Processing Frameworks
Day 21: Practice Mock Interviews with a focus on Advanced Topics
Week 4: Application and Review
Day 22: Work on a Full System Design Project (e.g., design a social media platform)
Day 23: Continue Development of the Full System Design Project
Day 24: Review and Refine Your Project Design
Day 25: Seek Feedback on Your Design from Peers or Mentors
Day 26: Explore Advanced Topics (e.g., Blockchain, Serverless Architectures)
Day 27: Review All Topics Covered in the Last Month
Day 28: Final Practices and Mock Interviews with Focus on Problem-Solving Techniques
Bonus Days: Final Preparations
Day 29: Watch Sample Interviews to Understand Interviewer Expectations
Day 30: Prepare Questions for Interviewers to Ask During Your Interview
Additional Resources
To supplement your learning, consider using the following resources:
Books:
System Design Interview Volume I & II by Alex Xu – A comprehensive guide with real-world examples.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann – Offers insights into data handling and system architecture.
Online Courses:
ByteByteGo's System Design Course by Alex Xu – Covers foundational concepts and advanced practices.
Grokking the System Design Interview – Focuses on essential system design concepts through practical examples.
Practice Platforms:
LeetCode or HackerRank for coding challenges related to system design.
Pramp or Interviewing.io for mock interviews with peers.
By following this structured plan over the next month, you will build a solid foundation in system design that will prepare you well for SDE2 interviews at Google.
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