Preparation Resources

This video outlines resources and strategies to prepare for system design interviews. We can improve our performance by:

• Building a strong vocabulary: Familiarizing ourselves with key technologies and concepts (e.g., Amazon S3, Apache Kafka) helps us communicate ideas effectively and demonstrate practical understanding.

• Developing theoretical knowledge: We can gain a solid theoretical foundation through courses like Interview Ready, which covers high-level and low-level design concepts, design trade-offs, and other essential topics.

• Gaining practical experience: Mock interviews provide invaluable practice and build confidence for the real interview. Consider using free platforms or seeking discounts if available.

• Utilizing online assessment tools: If time is limited, leverage automated online judges to assess and reinforce understanding of system design components and their placement.

• Prioritizing human interaction: While online tools are helpful, prioritize mock interviews with experienced individuals for the most effective preparation and feedback.

A few tools mentioned:

• Mock Interviews: joinTaro.com/perks
• Automated Design Judge
• General Resources for SD

Gaurav Sen has conducted 1000s of system design interviews while working at Uber and building his YouTube channel to 500K+ subscribers. His platform InterviewReady combines video explainers, live Zoom classes, and an automated System Design Judge.