System Design Explained for Frontend Engineers

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Learn how to think like a senior engineer and pass the Frontend System Design interview.

In this video, I’ll explain what system design interviews really test, why they’re now common in both Big Tech and startups, and how frontend developers can prepare effectively.

🔥 Who it's for:
– Mid-level and senior frontend devs
– Engineers targeting Big Tech or scale-ups
– Anyone who wants to grow beyond “just writing components”

📦 What we cover:
– Types of system design interviews
– Key skills and signals interviewers look for
– Real-world examples and resources
– Why system design matters even if you’re not job hunting

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Time codes:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Why System Design Matters (Not Just in Big Tech)
01:45 - Why It's Relevant to You, Even If You’re Not Interviewing
02:19 - Market Trends: Fewer Juniors, More Expectations
03:51 - What You Need to Stay Competitive
04:50 - Why System Design ≠ Just Interview Prep
06:08 - What Senior Engineers Are Expected to Know
07:35 - What System Design Really Is
08:25 - Frontend vs Backend Design: Scope by Role
10:00 - Who This Course Is (and Isn’t) For
11:05 - What System Design Means for Frontend Devs
13:18 - T-Shaped Engineers: Experience + Theory
14:04 - Why This Interview Round Impacts Salary & Level
15:02 - What Interviewers Actually Look For
16:12 - The Right Way to Show Senior Thinking
18:51 - The Five Key Parts of System Design Interviews
20:57 - How to Practice Effectively
22:00 - Company-Specific Questions & AI Tools
23:02 - Full Summary and Next Steps