Summary

In this chapter, we explored the system design of a file-sharing service such as Google Docs, covering various aspects such as functional and non-functional requirements, data modeling, scalability considerations, and architectural components. We delved into the high-level design, laying out the overall architecture and the interaction between different services and components.

Throughout the chapter, we emphasized the importance of scalability, performance, and user experience. The system has been designed to handle a large number of users, documents, and concurrent editing operations by leveraging distributed architectures, caching mechanisms, and real-time collaboration techniques. We learned that the use of microservices architecture allows for the independent scaling and deployment of individual components, ensuring flexibility and maintainability.

We also discussed the critical role of data consistency and integrity in a file-sharing system. The use of OT algorithms...