engineering-handbook
Open-source engineering handbooks for high-level system design and data structures and algorithms. It gives learners a structured, free curriculum with practical study materials and citations.
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Overview
This repository hosts two open-source engineering handbooks under a shared CC BY-SA 4.0 license: the HLD Handbook for high-level system design and infrastructure, and the DSA Handbook for data structures and algorithms. Both are organized as structured learning materials, with chapters, diagrams, citations, and practical problem work, and are intended for free online reading and study.
Key features
- High-level system design curriculum covering distributed systems, infrastructure, and trade-offs
- Data structures and algorithms curriculum with patterns, editorials, and problem study
- Chapter-based learning with Mermaid diagrams, citations, and long-form explanations
- Public reading and solution files in Python, Java, C++, and Go for selected problems
Best for
Best for engineers and students who want a structured, free reference for system design and coding interview preparation. It is a good fit when you want to study from a single open-source curriculum with supporting diagrams and practice material.
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