Mobile System Design
Unlike general system design books, this is the first comprehensive guide written specifically for mobile platforms.
Nail your next interview!
Whether you're facing challenges like "Design YouTube" or "Build a chat app", you'll learn a proven framework that works for both Android and iOS.
Who should read this book?
This book is built for YOU — whether you're:
- 📱 Mobile Engineer: Gearing up for interviews at top tech companies.
- 🏗️ Tech Lead: Sharpening your architecture skills and guiding your team.
- 🚀 Engineering Leader: Curious about mobile internals and best practices.
It's perfect for both Android and iOS engineers who want to master the art of designing scalable, performant mobile systems.
What's inside
The book covers 10 comprehensive chapters designed to take you from basics to advanced mobile architecture.
What you'll learn
- 🏆 A proven 5-step playbook: Turns any “Design X” prompt into a structured answer that speaks the interviewer's language.
- 📝 7 fully solved questions: Every decision, diagram, and pitfall exposed for real-world apps.
- 🔢 175 topics: Covering the full spectrum of mobile system design principles.
- 🔧 Practical to the core: Real-world case studies, reusable checklists, and trade-off cheat sheets.
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I bought this book just a week before my system design interview and crammed through it, and it worked! The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and it gave me the exact framework I needed to approach the questions confidently. I’m happy to say I passed my interviews. Huge thanks to the author for putting together such a helpful resource!
For anyone serious about mastering mobile system design, this book is an absolute game-changer. Unlike many general system design books that focus heavily on backend infrastructure, this resource is truly specific to the mobile platform. It delves into the unique challenges and concerns that mobile developers face, such as battery consumption, network latency, offline data synchronization, and platform-specific nuances.
A while ago, I started diving deep into System Design and surprisingly, I couldn’t find resources that truly speak to Mobile Developers. So I decided to order this book from the US and a few days later, it arrived. And honestly, it turned out to be one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The book doesn’t just present concepts, it walks you through multiple solution paths, explains trade-offs, and helps you understand why a certain architecture is the best fit for a particular problem. After reading it, the way you look at mobile app development will completely change.
Just started Mobile System Design Interview by Manuel Vicente Vivo, and it’s already a game-changer!! It takes complex system design concepts and makes them super easy to understand. This book is a gem.
In a world where everyone’s chasing quick AI-powered productivity hacks, we often overlook one of our greatest abilities, the power to deeply learn and rethink how we build things. 📚 Lately, I’ve been diving into "Mobile System Design Interview" by Manuel Vicente Vivo, and I’m halfway through, already impressed by how it’s reshaping my approach to mobile architecture and system-level thinking.
This book isn’t just about interview prep. It’s about learning to think like a senior engineer. If you're preparing for senior roles, architecture discussions, or just want to level up your fundamentals, then this is a must-read. Let’s not just automate more. Let’s understand more. 🔍
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📱 Is the book available in digital format (eBook, PDF, Kindle)?
The book is currently only available in paperback format. We're working on a digital version, but it's not available yet. Stay tuned for updates!
🌍 Can I buy the book outside of Amazon?
Yes! The book is available through Amazon with international shipping to most countries.
If you're in India and cannot get it through Amazon, you can order it directly from our Indian publisher: Shroff Publishers.
🆓 Can I preview the book before buying?
Yes! You can read the first chapters for FREE to get a feel for the content and approach.
🤔 Is this book only for interview preparation?
While the book is excellent for interview prep, it's also valuable for:
- Learning to think like a senior engineer
- Understanding mobile architecture best practices
- Making better architectural decisions in your daily work
- Leading architecture discussions with your team