Before you design anything, ask yourself: What problem am I solving?

Too often, system design becomes an exercise in overengineering. But the best systems don’t aim for perfection, they aim for purpose.

📦 Does this need to scale now, or just later?

⚡ Do users care about speed more than reliability?

🌐 What happens if one piece fails?

The best designs emerge when you deeply understand the trade-offs and make deliberate choices. A system isn’t just software, it’s a solution.

What’s the most important question you ask before starting a system design? 👇