
Elastic Limits: When Scalable Systems Break And Why
Imagine your website or application suddenly experiences a surge in traffic – a marketing campaign goes viral, a product launch exceeds expectations, or simply a seasonal peak arrives. Can your system handle the load without crashing, slowing down, or delivering a poor user experience? This is where the concept of scalable systems comes into play. Designing and building scalable systems is crucial for businesses that want to grow and adapt to changing demands. In this post, we'll explore what scalable systems are, why they're important, and how to build them effectively.
What are Scalable Systems?
Defining Scalability
Scalability, in the context of computer systems, refers to the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work or load by adding resources to the system. A scalable sy...