Design Netflix
Netflix is a video streaming platform that allows users to watch movies, TV shows, and documentaries on demand. Users can browse a vast content library, stream videos in real-time, and receive personalized recommendations based on their viewing history.
The platform handles millions of concurrent users streaming video content simultaneously, making it one of the most demanding distributed systems in production today. Netflix must deliver high-quality video with minimal buffering while adapting to varying network conditions and device capabilities.
Popular Examples: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max
In this chapter, we will explore the high-level design of Netflix.
This problem serves as an excellent way to demonstrate knowledge of video streaming, content delivery networks, and recommendation systems.
Lets start by clarifying the requirements: