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Episode 3Distributed SystemsFREE
Uber Geospatial Architecture
7:38 · Alex & Sam
Uber#geospatial#h3#geohash#real-time#matching
Show Notes
Matching millions of riders and drivers in real time requires some clever geo-indexing. Alex and Sam explore H3 hexagonal grids, geohashing, and Uber's dispatch system.
Key Takeaways
- Alex and Sam explore H3 hexagonal grids, geohashing, and Uber's dispatch system.
- Core concepts covered: Geospatial, H3, Geohash, and 2 more.
- Key trade-offs and design decisions you can apply to your own system design interviews.
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