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[System Design Tech Case Study Pulse #3] Facebook's Graph Search: How it Processes 2 Billion Daily Queries Using Unicorn and Apache Thrift
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[System Design Tech Case Study Pulse #3] Facebook's Graph Search: How it Processes 2 Billion Daily Queries Using Unicorn and Apache Thrift

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Hi All,

Facebook's Graph Search is capable of processing 2 billion daily queries using Unicorn, a custom-built inverted index and retrieval system, and Apache Thrift for efficient inter-service communication. This sophisticated system forms the backbone of Facebook's ability to provide real-time, personalized search results across its vast social graph.

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