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QgTD43

Genetec

QgTD43
Apr 15 6 Comments

I was told that the system design interview was different from the product design, what is the type of question expected from the system design?

From what I understand it should be more backend like design a distributed message queue instead of design an url shortener

Is that right?

TC: 90 Canadian 🥜 (~71k usd)
YOE:7

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    zzhY02

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    zzhY02
    When I interviewed, I had one of each. They were very similar - I could not tell which was which
    Apr 15 2
    • Genetec
      QgTD43

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      QgTD43
      OP
      So nothing like deep backend design or clearly in the front-end part of the stack
      Apr 15
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      zzhY02

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      zzhY02
      These system design interviews are mostly backend design.
      Apr 15
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    qbqksl

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    qbqksl
    Post your real TC to get real responses
    Apr 15 1
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      QgTD43

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      QgTD43
      OP
      There you go
      Apr 15
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    ynKc32

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    ynKc32
    You are right, system design is more distributed systems oriented and you scalability is an important concern, while product design is more focused on laying out api, schema design and high level architecture.
    Apr 15 0