3.2.2. Scalability and Efficiency

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define scalability.

   Hint

   Think about adapting to more users.

2. 2.

   What is efficiency in software?

   Hint

   Refer to effective use of resources.

3. 3.

   What does scalability refer to in software development?

   • Ability to handle greater loads
   • Speed of code execution
   • Cost-effectiveness

   Hint

   Think about how the software reacts as demand increases.

4. 4.

   True or False: Efficiency in software means familiarizing with every feature of the software.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what efficiency really targets in software performance.

5. 5.

   Discuss a scenario in which poor scalability led to failure during a critical business operation. What could have been done differently?

   Hint

   Reflect on traffic spikes and resource allocation.

6. 6.

   Analyze how a company like Netflix uses cloud-native and microservices architecture to enhance its scalability.

   Hint

   Consider the different services they provide.