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In Scalability for Dummies - Part 2: Database , we optimized the database using indexes, connection pools, replicas, and other techniques. But even a healthy database can become overloaded when users repeatedly request the same products, articles, profiles, and configuration data. This is where cach

In Scalability for Dummies - Part 1: Clones , we scaled the application by adding more servers.

In Scalability for Dummies - Part 3: Cache , we reduced database load by avoiding unnecessary queries.

Modern software systems must handle growth, unpredictable traffic, and failures without destroying the user experience. Three core qualities help with this: scalability , availability , and stability .