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# [System Design: Load Balancing](https://krishnakumar.hashnode.dev/system-design-load-balancing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Load balancing is a crucial component of system design, especially for ensuring that applications can handle high traffic and remain available and responsive. Let's break it down step by step. What is a Load Balancer? Load balancing is the process of...

Aug 10, 2024 · 5 min read · krishnakumar.hashnode.dev  
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