Scalability Patterns

Core backend scaling concepts such as sharding, hashing, partitioning, and data distribution patterns.

• What Is Hashing? Why It Matters in Modern Software Architecture

  27 Feb, 2026

  By Pratik Bhuite | 16 min read

  Series: Database Scalability Series

  Learn hashing in software architecture: data distribution, cache keys, security, consistency, and performance trade-offs used in real production systems.

  • System Design
  • Distributed Systems
  • Backend

• What is Database Sharding? A Complete Guide with Real-World Examples

  18 Feb, 2026

  By Pratik Bhuite | 12 min read

  Series: Database Scalability Series

  Learn what database sharding is, how it scales applications like Instagram, and explore key strategies like horizontal partitioning with real-world examples.

  • Database
  • System Design
  • Scalability

• Vertical and Horizontal Database Sharding: A Comprehensive Comparison With Easy Analogy

  Updated: 2 Oct, 2023

  By Pratik Bhuite | 17 min read

  Series: Database Scalability Series

  Today we will discuss “Vertical and Horizontal Database Sharding”. In the realm of database management, scalability and performance are often of par

  • Database
  • Design Patterns
  • Sharding