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Design Dropbox
Design Dropbox
Design a file-hosting and synchronization service similar to Dropbox.
Requirements
- Users should be able to upload, download, and manage files.
- Files should be synchronized across multiple devices for a single user.
- Support for versioning of files is desirable.
- Consider scalability to handle a large number of users and files.
- Ensure data durability and availability.
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Core dilemma
Balancing eventual consistency for rapid synchronization across many clients against the need for strong consistency for file operations and preventing data loss.
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Design Dropbox
Design Dropbox
Design a file-hosting and synchronization service similar to Dropbox.
Requirements
- Users should be able to upload, download, and manage files.
- Files should be synchronized across multiple devices for a single user.
- Support for versioning of files is desirable.
- Consider scalability to handle a large number of users and files.
- Ensure data durability and availability.