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System Design Fundamentals

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System Design Fundamentals

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn to identify and overcome the real hurdles architects face.
Discover a structured approach for defining the components of architecture.
Future proof your system and make it easier to develop and maintain.

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

Over the past 20 years, Juval Löwy has led the industry in architecture and project design. Some of his ideas, such as microservices, serve as the foundation of software design and development. In this course, Löwy explains his approach to system analysis and design, using volatility to decompose a system into its comprising services. Löwy contrasts it with the most common mistake done in architecture, using functionality to identify services. This engaging course discusses both what not to do and how to correctly define the architecture of software systems. The objective is to future proof your system and make it drastically easier to develop and maintain.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to system design fundamentals, challenging prevailing approaches and emphasizing correct design practices. It covers the pitfalls of functional decomposition, introduces effective structures and taxonomies, and guides learners through validation, composition, and essential design attributes. Through practical techniques and insights, the module aims to transform participants’ understanding of software architecture, equipping them with the tools to create robust, adaptable systems and laying the groundwork for further exploration in project design.

What's included

27 videos5 assignments

27 videos Total 186 minutes

Specialization Introduction 3 minutes
Topics 1 minute
Avoid Functional Decomposition 8 minutes
Problems with Functional Decomposition 3 minutes
Architecture and Value 18 minutes
Functional Decomposition Example 11 minutes
Topics 0 minutes
Decompose Based on Volatility 13 minutes
The Volatility Challenge 12 minutes
System Design Example 26 minutes
Decomposition and Business 13 minutes
Topics 1 minute
Using Layers 2 minutes
Taxonomy in Layers 10 minutes
Topics 1 minute
Architecture Validation 1 minute
Call Chain Diagrams 2 minutes
The Design Mission 8 minutes
Composable Design 16 minutes
Containing Changes 6 minutes
Topics 1 minute
Volatility and Reuse 5 minutes
Managers and Engines 4 minutes
Open and Closed Architectures 12 minutes
Design Don'ts 8 minutes
Next steps 1 minute
Course Summary 1 minute

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

What Not to Do Quiz 30 minutes
What to Do Quiz 30 minutes
Structure Quiz 30 minutes
Composition Quiz 30 minutes
End of Assessment Quiz 30 minutes

Instructor

Pearson

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