system-design

To design a scalable system architecture, gather requirements first, then propose high-level design options and present a recommended architecture with explicit trade-offs, assumptions, and risk analysis.

Evaluating architectural trade-offs involves comparing design options for scale and reliability, producing structured artifacts that explicitly document risks, costs, and assumptions for each potential architecture.

Approach data modeling and API design by applying the system design process: gather requirements, create a high-level design, deep dive into components, and document explicit assumptions and risks.

Yes, the system design process covers both scalability planning and reliability analysis by producing structured artifacts that evaluate trade-offs, risks, and costs for robust architecture decisions.

Trade-off analysis limitations depend on the explicit assumptions documented during the design process; structured artifacts highlight known risks and cost constraints to prevent architectural blind spots.