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Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

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Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage distributed databases such as Apache Cassandra and set up resilient RPC communication.

  • Compare different consensus algorithms, like RAFT, and evaluate the use of service discovery techniques.

  • Assess the performance of distributed systems, focusing on scalability, fault tolerance, and coordination mechanisms.

  • Design and implement a fully functional, scalable distributed system using Java, with features like messaging systems and cluster coordination.

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October 2024

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the fundamental concepts of distributed systems, starting with how computer systems' architecture has evolved over time. We will also cover the unique challenges posed by distributed compounding and introduce a use case that will be central to the course project. Finally, we will guide you through a practical setup for the Tiny-URL project to solidify your learning.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into the importance of communication within distributed systems, focusing on message transport and communication patterns. You'll learn about traditional load balancers, service registries, and service meshes that help manage distributed services. We'll also cover idempotent service design to ensure fault tolerance. Finally, you'll get hands-on experience configuring resilient Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) and exploring service discovery technologies.

What's included

8 videos

In this module, we will examine the role of distributed databases in modern systems, starting with a comparison between traditional RDBMS systems and NoSQL databases. You'll learn about advanced techniques like data sharding and consistent hashing, along with the implications of the CAP theorem. A brief introduction to Apache Cassandra will set the stage for the hands-on practice, where you'll use Cassandra in the Tiny-URL project to implement a distributed database solution.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore how cluster-wide coordination is crucial for maintaining consistency in distributed systems. You'll learn about the RAFT consensus algorithm and its implementation, along with a brief introduction to ETCD. Key techniques like leader election and distributed mutexes will be covered, and we'll discuss the deployment requirements for strongly consistent systems. Finally, you'll gain hands-on experience by adding cluster coordination to the Tiny-URL project.

What's included

8 videos

In this module, we will explore distributed messaging systems, focusing on asynchronous communication patterns and message-oriented middleware. You'll get an introduction to Apache Kafka and understand how it operates as a distributed system. We'll also cover event-driven architecture and its advantages in distributed systems. In the practice session, you'll gain hands-on experience with distributed messaging systems to enhance the Tiny-URL project.

What's included

5 videos2 assignments

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