Stream processing frameworks handles at-least-once or exactly-once processing constraints.

Block-based storage, metadata databases, and delta sync.

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If designing Google Maps, explain your graph partitioning strategy.

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Network delays mean data can arrive out of order. Implementing a watermark system allows the stream processor to wait for late-arriving data without stalling the entire pipeline. 5. Payment System (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

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