Design Microservices Architecture with Patterns and Principles - Problem: Increased Traffic, Handle More Requests

The video tutorial addresses issues with the current monolithic and clean architecture of an ecommerce application, focusing on handling increased traffic and requests. It highlights the need for scaling to accommodate business growth and ensure acceptable latency. The tutorial explores solutions like vertical and horizontal scaling using load balancers, aiming to enhance the architecture's capacity to manage more concurrent requests effectively.

What is the primary focus of the initial discussion on architecture?

• Designing a new ecommerce platform

• Improving user interface design

• Identifying problems with current architecture

• Implementing a new payment system

What is the main challenge faced by the ecommerce business as it grows?

• Expanding the product range

• Improving customer service

• Decreasing product prices

• Handling increased traffic and requests

What is the current limitation in handling concurrent requests per second?

• 1000 requests per second

• 500 requests per second

• 2000 requests per second

• 3000 requests per second

Which of the following is a solution for scaling the application?

• Limiting product availability

• Reducing server capacity

• Vertical scaling

• Decreasing user base

What does horizontal scaling involve?

• Decreasing network bandwidth

• Adding more servers

• Increasing server capacity

• Reducing server load