How Canva uses graph traversal to handle the complexity of getting print orders to our customers.

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Canva Engineering

Canva's Print team built a configurable rules system for graph traversal to optimize the routing of print orders. This system ensures efficient delivery times and reduced environmental impact by determining the best production and shipping routes. The architecture comprises three main subsystems for building and retrieving graph structures, decision-making, and traversal. With a focus on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and engineering flexibility, the system uses relational databases and asynchronous processes to maintain data consistency and optimize routing decisions.

The science of routing print orders