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High-Level Design (HLD): What It Covers and a Practical Example in C#

    When embarking on a software project, a well-thought-out High-Level Design (HLD) is crucial to guide development and ensure a scalable and maintainable system. It’s the bridge between abstract requirements and detailed implementation. But what exactly does HLD include, and how do you create one? In this blog, we’ll break down the components of HLD, provide a real-world example, and explore how to represent them in C#. What is High-Level Design (HLD)? HLD provides a blueprint of the system architecture . It defines the structure, components, and interactions at a macro level, focusing on "what" the system should do rather than "how" it does it. What HLD Includes System Architecture : The overall structure of the system, including its major components and their relationships. Diagrams like component diagrams or architecture flow diagrams are often used. Modules and Subsystems : A breakdown of the system into modules or subsystems, each responsible for specific fu...

Stateless Queue vs. Stateful Queue: Which One to Choose?

In modern application architecture, queues play a pivotal role in enabling asynchronous communication and decoupling components. While designing your system, choosing between a stateless queue and a stateful queue is critical for achieving the right balance of performance, scalability, and reliability. Let’s explore the differences between stateless and stateful queues , their use cases, and how to choose the best option based on key decision factors. What is a Stateless Queue? A stateless queue is a simple, lightweight message delivery mechanism where: The queue does not persist state about the consumers or the processing of messages. Messages are dequeued and processed without tracking delivery guarantees, retries, or consumer progress. Common examples: Azure Queue Storage , Amazon SQS (Standard Queue) . Characteristics of Stateless Queues: Message Delivery : At-least-once or best-effort delivery. No State Management : No tracking of which consumer has processed which message. ...

Clean Architecture: What It Is and How It Differs from Microservices

In the tech world, buzzwords like   Clean Architecture   and   Microservices   often dominate discussions about building scalable, maintainable applications. But what exactly is Clean Architecture? How does it compare to Microservices? And most importantly, is it more efficient? Let’s break it all down, from understanding the core principles of Clean Architecture to comparing it with Microservices. By the end of this blog, you’ll know when to use each and why Clean Architecture might just be the silent hero your projects need. What is Clean Architecture? Clean Architecture  is a design paradigm introduced by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) in his book  Clean Architecture: A Craftsman’s Guide to Software Structure and Design . It’s an evolution of layered architecture, focusing on organizing code in a way that makes it  flexible ,  testable , and  easy to maintain . Core Principles of Clean Architecture Dependency Inversion : High-level modules s...