Requirements

Functional Requirements:

List the key functional requirements for the system (Ask the AI for hints if stuck)...

Non-Functional Requirements:

List the key non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, reliability, etc.)...

Capacity Estimation

Estimate the scale of the system. Consider daily active users, read/write ratio, storage requirements, bandwidth, and any relevant QPS calculations...

API Design

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High-Level Design

Describe the overall system architecture. Identify the main components needed to solve the problem end-to-end. Use the diagramming tool to create a block diagram.

Database Design

Define the data model. Identify the main entities, their attributes, and relationships. Consider the choice of database type (SQL vs NoSQL) and justify your decision based on access patterns...

Detailed Component Design

Deep dive into 2-3 key components. Explain how they work, how they scale, discuss tradeoffs, capacity, and any relevant algorithms or data structures.