Elastic Architecture: Adapting Systems To Unpredictable Demand
Imagine your online business is a small lemonade stand. You have a few customers, and you’re managing just fine. But what happens when word gets out about your amazing lemonade, and suddenly, you have a line around the block? Can your stand handle the surge? This is where the concept of scalable systems comes into play. It's about designing your Technology and business operations to efficiently manage increased demand without sacrificing performance or customer experience. This article will dive into what scalable systems are, why they're crucial, and how you can build them.
What are Scalable Systems?
Defining Scalability
Scalability is the ability of a system—be it a website, application, or infrastructure—to handle an increasing amount of work or users. A scalable system should maintain ...