Video Content Summary
In this solution, lecturer outlines the design of a hotel booking system similar to Airbnb, a question increasingly posed in interviews by companies like Google, Twitter, Uber, LinkedIn, and Visa. The process begins with gathering core requirements such as user registration, property listings, booking management, payment processing, and reviews. Selecting the right database is crucial, balancing scalability needs with consistency requirements—considering relational databases for structured data and NoSQL for flexibility. An architecture diagram is created to visualize components like the front end, back end, database, caching layer, and third-party services. Additionally, the design addresses scalability through load balancing and database sharding, while also focusing on security, user data protection, and compliance with regulations. Finally, a seamless user experience for both guests and hosts is emphasized to enhance platform satisfaction. This comprehensive approach not only prepares candidates for system design interviews but also provides practical strategies for building scalable booking systems.
