Tornow Dominik. Thinking in Distributed Systems

Independently published, 2024. — 291 p.Every modern software system is a distributed system. Whether you are building a web app, mobile app, or cloud service, understanding the fundamental principles and practices of distributed systems is essential for any software engineer.However, I struggled to find comprehensive resources while mastering distributed systems. That's why I wrote this book – to share the knowledge and experience I gained over 15 years of studying and working with distributed systems.This book is a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in distributed systems, consisting of 12 concise yet easy-to-follow chapters.What You Get From This Book:
Advance your career.
Pursue senior and leadership roles with a deep understanding of distributed systems.
Go from beginner to expert.
Bridge the gap between beginner and expert, and master the skills needed to succeed in distributed systems.
Think like the experts.
Learn how to approach complex problems with the mindset and the confidence of an expert.
Learn the theoretical foundations.
Tackle complex challenges and contribute valuable insights with a strong foundation.
Learn the practical applications.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of distributed systems with real-world examples.
Get clarity.
Say goodbye to confusion and uncertainty as you master distributed systems with clear explanations.Who This Book Is For:This book is designed for software engineers looking to learn about distributed systems and climb the ladder from beginner to expert.System Models, Order & Time.
Failure Tolerance.
Message Delivery & Processing.
Transactions.
Distributed Transactions.
Partitioning.
Replication I.
Replication II.
Distributed Consensus.
Durable Executions.
Cloud & Microservices.