Quora System Design Course

Scope

This Scaler Topics course looks at the infrastructure that sits underneath Quora. It is aimed at readers who want to understand how a question-and-answer platform of that size is put together, and it introduces the system design basics needed to follow the explanation.

Who it suits

The course is listed at beginner level and is written for anyone curious about how Quora works. Because it covers the basics rather than deep trade-offs, it works as a first look at a real product's architecture before moving on to more detailed material.

What to take away

• A clearer picture of how a large question-and-answer site is structured.
• Vocabulary for discussing system design in a product setting.