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Design a CDN Routing System
System DesignhardCommon
cdnroutingcachingnetworking
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Last seen
2026-03-18
First seen
2025-08-20
Active in
2025, 2026
Description
Design a content delivery network routing system that optimizes for latency, cache hit rates, and server load.
Approach Tips
Discuss DNS-based vs anycast routing. Cover cache hierarchy (edge -> mid-tier -> origin), content popularity tiers, and fill strategies.
Sources
Blind·Staff·2026-03-18
Glassdoor·Senior·2025-11-05
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60 min — Design a streaming/media or distributed system. Focus on scale, reliability, and tradeoffs.