Architecting Infinity: Scalable Systems Beyond The Horizon
The relentless pursuit of growth is a common ambition for businesses, but scaling operations without a solid foundation can lead to chaos and inefficiency. A scalable system is more than just handling increased workload; it's about maintaining performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness as demand surges. This post delves into the core concepts of scalable systems, exploring strategies, architectures, and best practices to help you build a future-proof infrastructure ready to handle anything your business throws its way.
Understanding Scalability
What is Scalability?
Scalability, in the context of systems design, refers to a system's ability to handle a growing amount of work by adding resources to the system. This can mean more users, increased data volume, higher transaction rates, o...
