Geographically distributed proxy servers used to cache static content closer to users.
Can you choose between relational and NoSQL databases, or between strong and eventual consistency?
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Often overlooked. How do you generate unique IDs for millions of items?
Unlike older resources that default to relational databases, Chiang often leans toward NoSQL solutions (specifically DynamoDB or Cassandra-style architectures) for high-scale systems. This reflects modern industry trends where availability and partition tolerance are prioritized over strict consistency (CAP theorem).