October 2023
Intermediate to advanced
42 pages
58m
English
Content preview from Designing a Modern Application Data Stack
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Chapter 2. Scalability
Striking a balance between affordability and quality is crucial, especially for cost-conscious customers. This chapter explores the importance of scalability when building apps on top of a cloud data platform, focusing on the challenges of accommodating diverse customer needs and the costs associated with automation for application developers.
Different industries have distinct application requirements that significantly influence the architectural approach you should adopt. The functionality of your application will be guided by its target addressable market, encompassing both external- and internal-facing applications. For example, a financial application catering to hedge funds may not have the same customer base as a website builder serving millions of users.
Market size plays a crucial role: some industries have smaller markets with customers willing to pay a premium for specialized services, while others have larger markets with expectations for lower prices. Additionally, it’s important to tailor internally facing applications, such as those used for internal operations, employee management, or data analysis, to meet the unique demands and workflows of the teams involved. Understanding these dynamics is essential for crafting applications that not only cater to external customer needs but also streamline internal processes, ultimately enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within your organization.
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