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# [Scaling: Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling](https://krishnakumar.hashnode.dev/scaling-horizontal-vs-vertical-scaling?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is scaling? In system Design terms, scaling is the process of increasing the system's performance and resources to handle more traffic or load without making it more complex. There are two types of scaling: Vertical Scaling (Scaling-up) Horizo...

Jul 7, 2024 · 2 min read · krishnakumar.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jul 8, 2024  
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