About
Scalability Patterns by Chander Dhall, CEO of Cazton, Inc. and a renowned software expert, offers a comprehensive guide to website design scalability. Dhall presents current scalability patterns, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses through practical testing and deliberate failure scenarios. The book covers polyglot programming, NoSQL patterns, and their integration with relational databases, as well as implementing scalability in microservices architectures. Addressing the growing challenge of website scalability in the face of increasing internet users and devices, Dhall demonstrates that scalability and responsiveness can be achieved simultaneously. The book teaches readers how to architect easily scalable applications, explore various scaling and partitioning options, improve responsiveness, and delve into advanced topics like caching and different database paradigms. It aims to help developers and architects effectively balance scalability, performance, responsiveness, and availability while minimizing downtime in modern web applications.
Paperback
English
1st Edition
Apress
Publication date: July 21, 2018
173 Pages
ISBN-10: 1484210743
ISBN-13: 978-1484210740
Features
Comprehensive Analysis of Scalability Patterns:
The book provides an in-depth examination of current website design scalability patterns, explaining their pros and cons to help readers select the most appropriate pattern for their needs.
Practical Testing and Failure Analysis:
Dhall demonstrates how to test scalability patterns by deliberately forcing them to fail, exposing potential flaws and guiding readers on how to design optimal patterns for specific scale requirements.
Integration of Multiple Technologies:
The book covers a range of technologies and approaches, including polyglot programming, NoSQL databases, and their integration with relational databases, providing a holistic view of scalability solutions.
Real-World Application to Microservices:
It teaches how to apply scalability patterns to real-world microservices architectures, bridging the gap between theory and practical implementation in modern software development.
Benefits
Reading Scalability Patterns by Chander Dhall offers several benefits:
Enhanced Architecture Skills: Learn to design and develop applications that are inherently scalable.
Improved Decision Making: Gain the ability to select appropriate scalability patterns for specific project needs.
Problem-Solving Skills: Develop skills in identifying and addressing potential scalability issues before they become problems.
Technology Integration Knowledge: Understand how to effectively combine different technologies like NoSQL and relational databases for optimal results.
Performance Optimization: Learn techniques to improve application responsiveness and speed.
Advanced Database Knowledge: Gain deep insights into various database paradigms including column-family, document databases, and search engines.
Microservices Expertise: Learn how to implement scalability patterns in microservices architectures.
Balanced System Design: Understand how to balance scalability, performance, responsiveness, and availability.
Downtime Minimization: Learn strategies to reduce system downtime while scaling.
Polyglot Programming Skills: Gain knowledge in using multiple programming paradigms effectively.
Real-World Application: Benefit from practical, real-world examples and scenarios.
Competitive Edge: Stay ahead in the field by learning cutting-edge scalability concepts often overlooked by others.
Cost Efficiency: Learn to design systems that scale efficiently, potentially reducing infrastructure costs.
Future-Proofing Skills: Develop the ability to create systems that can handle future growth and demand.
Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a holistic view of scalability, covering both front-end and back-end considerations.
Career Advancement: Enhance your value as a developer or architect with specialized knowledge in high-demand areas.
Problem Prevention: Learn to anticipate and prevent scalability issues before they occur.
Industry Best Practices: Gain insights from an industry expert on current best practices in scalability.
These benefits make the book valuable for software developers, architects, and IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in building and maintaining high-volume, scalable websites and applications.
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