Hacking the System Design Interview: Real Big Tech Interview Questions and In-depth Solutions

by Stanley Chiang - Hacking the System Design Interview Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.5 by 167 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Comprehensive definitions
  • Insider knowledge
  • Walks through interview problems
  • Tips on whiteboarding and diagramming
  • Lists clarifying questions
  • Clear and easy to understand
  • Latest information on systems and designs
  • Defines terminology used in interviews

Cons from Reviews

  • Some images of low quality
  • Doesn't cover DevOps topic and terminologies
  • Lacks modern tools used in System Design
  • Explanations not deep enough for beginners
  • Glaring technical mistakes in 2nd edition
  • Limited guidance on practical system design

Notable Features

Real Big Tech Questions
In-depth Solutions
Based on Real Systems
Feedback from Google Employees
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