Best practices
Throughout this chapter, we have explored key components of system design, including REST and gRPC APIs, API security, logging, metrics, alerting, and tracing in a distributed system. Each of these components plays a crucial role in building robust, scalable, and efficient systems.
As we conclude, let’s summarize some best practices that can guide you in leveraging these components effectively:
- Choose the right API design: REST and gRPC each have their strengths and suitable use cases. Choose the one that best fits your system’s requirements in terms of performance, ease of use, and compatibility.
- Prioritize API security: Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, ensure secure communication, and use rate limiting to protect your APIs.
- Implement centralized logging: Collect logs from all your services and store them in a central location. This will make it easier to search and analyze logs, providing valuable insights...
