Not Just Scale - Marc’s Blog

One Machine Is All You Need?

It’s Not Just Scale

  • Availability. …
  • Durability. …
  • Utilization. …
  • Latency. …
  • Specialization. …
  • Isolation. …
  • Changes. …

Simplicity is a System Property

Scaling Organizations

Just like computer systems, organizations scale by avoiding coordination. The more the organization needs different pieces to coordinate with one another to work, the less it is going to be able to grow. Organizations that wish to grow without grinding to a halt need to be carefully design, and continuously optimized, to reduce unnecessary coordination.

The Scale Ceiling