Want to Build a Netflix-Like App? Here’s What Happens Behind the Screen

Building a Netflix-like application is not just about streaming videos or showing recommendations. It’s about designing a large-scale distributed system that combines data engineering, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, real-time decisioning, and performance optimization—all working together seamlessly. When you open Netflix, thousands of engineering decisions unfold in milliseconds. Let’s break down what actually happens—step by step. […]