Caching in System Design Interviews

August 31, 2026
Caching is a key system-design technique for improving performance and reducing database load by storing frequently accessed data in faster storage. These notes cover where caching fits in a system, common architectures such as cache-aside, write-through, write-behind, and read-through, eviction pol
API Gateway Deep Dive: Fundamentals, JWT Auth & Revocation Strategies

August 24, 2026
A comprehensive guide to how API Gateways work, how they validate JWTs, and the tradeoffs behind token revocation. Table of Contents Part 1: API Gateway Fundame...