System Design

February 2026

• Feb 9, 2026ConceptsCreating Effective Measurement Systems for Better InsightsDesign useful measurement systems by measuring outcomes not activities, using leading and lagging indicators together, and building in resistance...20 MIN7.2k
• Feb 3, 2026ConceptsConstraints That Govern SystemsTheory of Constraints: Identify the bottleneck limiting system performance. Optimizing non-constraints wastes effort without improving throughput.22 MIN41.0k

January 2026

• Jan 11, 2026TechnologyAutomation Design Principles for Reliable WorkflowsBuild reliable automation with simplicity, error handling, observability, and modularity. Design workflows that fail loudly, not silently.22 MIN10.3k
• Jan 8, 2026TechnologyCreating Systems Without Code: A Non-Developer's GuideNo-code systems: custom CRMs for contact management using Airtable or Notion, project management tailored to workflows, and automated reporting...18 MIN9.0k
• Jan 6, 2026TechnologyGrowth Strategies for Scaling No-Code SystemsNo-code scaling signs: performance slowdown and lag, hitting platform limits on records or storage, and workflow complexity becoming unmanageable.17 MIN1.5k

December 2025

• Dec 25, 2025TechnologySecure System Design Principles for Enhanced SecuritySecure system design principles: Defense in depth uses multiple layers, least privilege grants minimum necessary access, fail secure defaults to...22 MIN25.9k
• Dec 9, 2025TechnologySoftware Architecture Basics: Structuring Scalable AppsSoftware architecture: high-level system structure showing how components organized, communicate, and divide responsibilities.20 MIN14.2k

July 2025

• Jul 28, 2025IdeasPrinciples of Lightweight System DesignLightweight system principles: minimal components with fewest moving parts, low maintenance requiring set-and-forget operation, easy adoption...15 MIN11.5k

June 2025

• Jun 17, 2025ExplainersStep-by-Step: Analyzing Incentive StructuresMap what's rewarded with bonuses and recognition. Identify what's punished with penalties and criticism. Compare stated versus actual incentives.38 MIN4.0k
• Jun 16, 2025ExplainersStep-by-Step: Designing a Feedback SystemMeasure current state. Define desired state. Create comparator showing gap between them. Design response actions closing gaps.38 MIN38.9k

June 2023

• Jun 5, 2023Work SkillsKey Skills for Software Engineers: A Comprehensive BreakdownComplete breakdown of software engineer skills: technical (DSA, system design, cloud, testing) and non-technical (communication, estimation), how...18 MIN2.6k
• Jun 2, 2023Work SkillsNavigating the Software Engineer Interview ProcessSoftware engineer interview process explained: phone screens, technical screens, system design, behavioral rounds, the loop.19 MIN4.1k