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What is Scalability?
Your application's ability to handle growth in users, data, or traffic
Why It Matters
Scalable systems grow smoothly without needing complete rebuilds as you succeed
Real-World Example
A system that handles 100 users today should scale to handle 100,000 without major changes
“Understanding terms like Scalability 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.”
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