Archive - System Design, but Simple

April 2025

Database Index in 1 diagram and 229 words

Explained as simply as possible… but not simpler.

Apr 28

API Gateway in 1 diagram and 147 words

Explained as simply as possible… but not simpler.

Apr 21

Cache in 2 diagrams and 173 words

Explained as simply as possible… but not simpler.

Apr 14

Message Queues in 1 diagram and 180 words

Explained as simply as possible… but not simpler.

Apr 7 •

Stephane Moreau

March 2025

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