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Capacity Canvas

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API Platform Architecture
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Steps

  1. Current Business Volumes: Document usage patterns.
  2. Future Consumption Trends: Forecast future needs.
  3. Peak Load and Availability Requirements: Plan for peak scenarios.
  4. Caching Strategies: Define caching approaches.
  5. Rate-Limiting Strategies: Plan rate-limiting policies.
  6. Scaling Strategies: Propose dynamic scaling solutions.
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Tips

  • Use analytics to forecast growth trends.
  • Define peak usage scenarios.
  • Include scalability testing in the planning phase.
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Collaborate

Involves developers, architects, and business leaders to ensure scalability meets projected needs.

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Quality

Prepares APIs for future demand spikes and ensures they meet performance standards.

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Speed

Anticipating growth trends helps avoid bottlenecks and supports rapid scaling.

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