Enabling scalability, availability, and resiliency with Azure and .NET 8

A quick search online for a definition of “scalability” returns something along the lines of “the ability of a system to keep working well when there is an increase in demand.” When developers go by this definition, many of them incorrectly conclude that scalability only means adding more hardware to keep things working without stopping their apps.

Scalability relies on hardware solutions to some extent. However, as a software architect, you need to be aware that good software will keep scalability in a sustainable model, which means that well-architected software can save a lot of money. Hence, scalability is not just a matter of hardware but also a matter of overall software design. The point here is that the running costs of a system should also be a factor in architectural decisions.

In Chapter 1, Understanding the Importance of Software Architecture, while discussing software...