Purpose
This module covers foundational real-world systems concepts applied directly to backend engineering and systems performance.
Contents
See the numbered files in this directory for individual topics.
Cross-Module Links
Concepts in this module are applied in:
../07-core-backend-engineering/— practical patterns built on these foundations../09-performance-engineering/— measurement frameworks../10-production-systems/— operational application
Learning Order
Read the files in numerical order. Each file builds on the previous.