Creating a scalable architecture is not just about drawing boxes on a whiteboard and then connecting them with black lines. There is usually a method to the madness, and in this chapter I’ll show you some of the common patterns used in creating a professionally designed system.
In other words, I will provide you with a building block for your next big project, and even if none of the examples presented here exactly suits your needs, you’ll be able to solve your problems using the tools you picked up in this chapter.
The Patterns
The IT field is filled with patterns, which ...