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Scale with awesome-scalability

Get scalable system designs for reliable and performant large-scale systems. For founders and backend developers.
intermediate⏱ 30 minutesπŸ’΅ Free (open-source)
72,687 stars7,053 forksHealth Score 8/10Updated 1/4/2026100% free Β· open source
What it is

Creates a list of scalable, reliable, and performant large-scale systems for architecture reference.

What you can make with it

Reference architectures like a cloud-based e-commerce platform, data lake designs, or distributed database systems.

How it helps

Helps you avoid common system design pitfalls and reduces time spent on researching architectures from scratch.

Real use case example

"A founder wants to build a new cloud-based platform for their startup. Using these patterns, they quickly create a scalable architecture that can handle millions of users within a week. They start by choosing the right cloud provider, design a load balancer setup, and implement auto-scaling. By following the established patterns, they save weeks of architecture brainstorming and months of potential downtime."

If you're new

Pick this up when learning the basics of system design, scalability, and reliability.

If you're senior

Reach for this when designing or refining large-scale systems with complex requirements.

Common confusion cleared up

Don't confuse this with a tutorial or a guide – it's a curated list of established architectures and patterns to speed up your design process.

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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: Open-source pattern library provides a free resource for system designers and architects to accelerate their work.
What it does

Awesome-scalability provides a curated list of patterns and resources for building scalable, reliable, and performant large-scale systems

Install / run
Since awesome-scalability is a GitHub repository, the first step is to clone the repository using the command `git clone https://github.com/binhnguyennus/awesome-scalability.git`
When to use it
  • β€’When designing a new system that needs to handle high traffic or large amounts of data
  • β€’When troubleshooting performance issues in an existing system
  • β€’When looking for inspiration or best practices for system architecture
Quick start
  1. 1Clone the repository using `git clone https://github.com/binhnguyennus/awesome-scalability.git`
  2. 2Explore the repository's README file to understand the categorization of the patterns
  3. 3Browse through the README's sections, such as 'Design Patterns' or 'System Design Principles', to find relevant information
  4. 4Use the repository's links to external resources, such as articles or books, to dive deeper into specific topics
  5. 5Search for specific keywords or technologies in the repository to find related patterns or resources
Ready-to-paste prompt
To find resources on designing a scalable database, search the repository for 'database scalability' or look for the 'Database' section in the README
Heads up: Since awesome-scalability is a collection of links and resources, be aware that some links may be outdated or require registration to access, and it's essential to verify the credibility of the resources before using them
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How Scale with awesome-scalability works
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Scale with awesome-scalability is a documents-only repository (6 doc files) β€” something you read, not something you run. There is nothing to install. Last commit 8 months ago, MIT license.

Size
Documents only
6 documents Β· 29 min skim
Setup
Nothing to install
A guide / curated list. Just read it and follow the links.
Runs on
Nowhere β€” you read it
A reading resource, not a program.
Where to start reading
  1. 1
    README.md
    Start here β€” what it does and how to install it
What's in each folder
.github/CI / automation (GitHub Actions)3 files
READMEDocumentedMIT licenseLast update 8 mo ago
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Creator
binhnguyennus
Category
devtools
Published
12/27/2017

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