Fundamentals of Software System Scaling and Its concepts

Understanding the fundamentals of scaling concepts


  • Vertical scaling
  • Horizontal scaling
  • Caching
  • Load balancing
  • Database replication
  • Database partitioning
  • Using NoSQL instead of scaling a relational database
  • Being asynchronous
  • Database Sharding



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  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    will you add the details for remaining concepts?

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  2. HannahMay 6, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    Please keep adding more system design fundamental concepts!

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  3. EvaSeptember 27, 2023 at 3:56 AM

    Thank you! Those are brilliant concepts. What is left is make some use of it. In my personal opinion, the benefit of integration of systems lies in its ability to provide rapid access to critical information across all platforms, facilitating quicker decision-making for organizations. And, in such a technology-driven world, businesses must invest in it to stay competitive.

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