Awesome breakdown, @systemdesign.one! Love how you simplified Bluesky's federated model and ATProto framework. The use of an index server for processing streams is a smart approach for scaling. Excited to check out the visuals in your newsletter—thanks for sharing this insightful thread!

Absolutely agree! Understanding why we are building something is crucial - it connects technical work to real business impact and customer needs. It’s always worth taking a step back and asking the right questions before diving into code!