“Scaling” is among one of the most uncommon designing principles that an average designer is aware of. Scalability can be defined as the capability of a system to deliver a similar performance under higher search volumes. It is an important aspect of web application architecture. According to the current technology, no single architecture can fit all potential scenarios or requirements of web development. Designers choose the current scaling architectures and technologies to prepare a specific design for web applications.
The current scaling web architectures are designed for specific purposes and these architectures are used as backbone to service heavy volume of traffic or load in unforeseen future.
Each of web architectures are used for different purposes. If you are planning to start your career as a web architect, it is important to be aware of these architectures and best practices for developing web applications. Some of the best books for learning web architectures are listed below.