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What is Load Balancer?
A system that distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers to prevent any one from being overwhelmed
Why It Matters
Load balancers keep your site running smoothly during traffic spikes and improve reliability
Real-World Example
During a sale, a load balancer sends customers to different servers so no single one crashes
“Understanding terms like Load Balancer matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.