# Uber System Design

Quick Reference: Step 5: WebSockets | Step 2: Geospatial

# Quick Reference

Scale: Millions of rides/day, real-time matching

Key Components: Location tracking, ride matching, real-time updates, payments

Challenges: Real-time location updates, matching algorithm, surge pricing

# Clear Definition

Uber is a ride-sharing platform requiring real-time location tracking, efficient ride matching, and dynamic pricing at scale.

💡 Key Insight: Uber uses WebSockets for real-time updates, geospatial databases for location, and sophisticated matching algorithms.

# Core Concepts

# Architecture

• Location Tracking: Real-time GPS updates
• Matching: Match riders with drivers
• Pricing: Dynamic surge pricing
• Payments: Payment processing

# Quick Reference Summary

Uber: Ride-sharing platform with real-time matching.

Key Components: Location tracking, matching, pricing.

Key Design: WebSockets, geospatial databases, matching algorithms.

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