Essential design patterns across Coding, Cloud, Data, AI/ML, People, and Process that a Solution Architect should know.

AreaPatternUse Case (Why It’s Important)YouTube LinkOur Courses
CodingSingletonEnsures only one instance of a class exists (e.g., database connections).🔗 Link

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CodingFactory PatternCreates objects dynamically, useful for dependency injection and flexible architecture.🔗 Link

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CodingObserver PatternImplements event-driven programming (e.g., pub-sub in microservices).🔗 Link
CloudCircuit BreakerPrevents cascading failures in microservices and improves resiliency.🔗 Link
CloudAPI GatewayCentralized access control, logging, and rate limiting in microservices.🔗 Link
CloudAuto-ScalingDynamically adjusts resources based on demand in AWS, Azure, or GCP.🔗 Link
CloudBlue-Green DeploymentEnables zero-downtime deployments in cloud environments.🔗 Link
DataCQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)Separates read and write operations to improve database performance.🔗 Link
DataEvent SourcingStores state changes as events instead of modifying records.🔗 Link
DataPolyglot PersistenceUses different databases (SQL, NoSQL) based on data requirements.🔗 Link

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AI/MLTransfer LearningUses pre-trained models to improve ML efficiency.🔗 Link
AI/MLReinforcement LearningAI learns from rewards and penalties, used in robotics and game AI.🔗 Link
AI/MLModel Deployment (MLOps)Automates AI/ML model deployment in cloud environments.🔗 Link
PeopleServant LeadershipFocuses on empowering teams rather than top-down management.🔗 Link

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PeopleDevOps CultureEncourages collaboration between Dev and Ops teams.🔗 Link
PeopleEmotional IntelligenceEssential for managing teams and stakeholders effectively.🔗 Link

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ProcessAgile MethodologyIterative development process that adapts to changing requirements.🔗 Link
ProcessSix SigmaImproves business processes by reducing defects and inefficiencies.🔗 Link
ProcessTOGAF (Enterprise Architecture)Helps define and structure enterprise IT strategy.🔗 Link
SecurityZero Trust SecurityEnsures strict identity verification for every user and device.🔗 Link
SecurityJWT (JSON Web Token)Secure authentication for APIs and microservices.🔗 Link
SecurityEncryption-at-Rest & in-TransitProtects data while stored and being transmitted.🔗 Link
SecurityOAuth 2.0 & OpenID ConnectSecure authorization for third-party applications.🔗 Link
DevOpsInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Automates infrastructure provisioning (Terraform, Ansible).🔗 Link
DevOpsGitOpsUses Git as a single source of truth for CI/CD pipelines.🔗 Link
DevOpsCanary DeploymentDeploys updates to a small subset before full rollout.🔗 Link
NetworkingService Mesh (Istio, Linkerd)Manages communication between microservices securely.🔗 Link
NetworkingAPI Throttling & Rate LimitingPrevents abuse and overload of API services.🔗 Link
NetworkingCDN (Content Delivery Network)Enhances website and application performance globally.🔗 Link
TestingShift-Left TestingEmbeds testing early in the SDLC for defect prevention.🔗 Link
TestingChaos EngineeringTests system resilience by simulating failures.🔗 Link
TestingSynthetic MonitoringSimulates user behavior to test application performance.🔗 Link
ObservabilityDistributed Tracing (Jaeger, Zipkin)Tracks requests across microservices.🔗 Link
ObservabilityLog Aggregation (ELK, Splunk)Collects and analyzes logs from distributed systems.🔗 Link
ObservabilityReal-time Metrics (Prometheus, Grafana)Monitors applications and infrastructure health.🔗 Link
Edge ComputingFog ComputingExtends cloud capabilities closer to IoT devices.🔗 Link
Edge ComputingContent CachingStores frequently accessed data at the network edge.🔗 Link
BlockchainSmart Contracts (Ethereum, Hyperledger)Automates trust-based transactions in finance, healthcare, and supply chains.🔗 Link
BlockchainDecentralized IdentityEnhances security with blockchain-based authentication.🔗 Link
IoTMQTT & CoAPLightweight messaging protocols for IoT devices.🔗 Link
IoTDigital TwinVirtual replicas of physical devices for monitoring & simulation.🔗 Link
IoTEdge AIRuns AI models directly on IoT devices for real-time decision-making.🔗 Link
ComplianceGDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001Data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance for enterprises.🔗 Link
Quantum ComputingQuantum CryptographyProvides unbreakable encryption using quantum key distribution.🔗 Link
Quantum ComputingQuantum AnnealingSolves complex optimization problems faster than classical computers.🔗 Link
FinTechAlgorithmic TradingAutomates stock trading decisions using AI and data patterns.🔗 Link
FinTechBlockchain-based PaymentsEnables secure, fast, and transparent cross-border transactions.🔗 Link
MetaverseDigital AvatarsEnables users to interact in virtual worlds using personalized avatars.🔗 Link
MetaverseSpatial ComputingEnhances virtual reality (VR) with real-time environmental mapping.🔗 Link
Green ComputingEnergy-Aware SchedulingOptimizes cloud workloads to reduce power consumption.🔗 Link
Green ComputingCarbon-Aware SoftwareAdjusts computing processes based on the carbon footprint of electricity usage.🔗 Link
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)Digital TwinsCreates virtual models of physical systems for real-time monitoring and optimization.🔗 Link
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)Edge AnalyticsEnables real-time data processing close to IoT devices.🔗 Link
AR/VRSLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)Enhances AR applications by allowing real-time spatial mapping.🔗 Link
AR/VRHolographic ProjectionCreates immersive 3D visual experiences for medical, gaming, and education sectors.🔗 Link

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