This repository compiles technical architecture documentation for major internet companies, including WeChat, Alibaba, and Google, targeting engineers and architects seeking to understand and replicate large-scale system designs. It aims to provide a centralized, categorized resource for learning about the infrastructure powering popular online services.

How It Works

The project organizes architecture documents by company (e.g., WeChat, Alibaba) and by thematic categories (e.g., High Concurrency, E-commerce). This structure facilitates easy navigation and comparison of different architectural approaches across various platforms and domains. It prioritizes original company-provided documentation and avoids duplication.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Access to the repository's content via git clone or direct browsing.
• No specific software or hardware prerequisites beyond a web browser or Git client.

Highlighted Details

• Covers architectures of prominent companies like WeChat, Alibaba, Baidu, OpenAI, Google, Facebook, and Amazon.
• Includes categorized documents on themes such as high concurrency and e-commerce.
• Compiles resources from major technical conferences like QCon.
• Features links to open-source projects from major tech companies.

Maintenance & Community

• Welcomes contributions via Pull Requests or GitHub Issues for new architecture documents or corrections.
• A QQ group (895960322) is available for discussion on internet company architectures.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The repository itself does not specify a license. Content is likely subject to the original sources' copyrights.

Limitations & Caveats

The repository's content is a curated collection of external links and documents, and its accuracy and completeness depend on community contributions. There is no explicit versioning or release management.