The Art of Scalability: Scalable Web Architecture, Processes, and Organizations for the Modern Enterprise

The Art of Scalability: Scalable Web Architecture, Processes, and Organizations for the Modern Enterprise

3.97 of 5 stars 3.97  ·  rating details  ·  31 ratings  ·  4 reviews

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. A Comprehensive, Proven Approach to IT Scalability from Two Veteran Software, Technology, and Business Executives In "The Art of Scalability, " AKF Partners cofounders Martin L. Abbott and Michael T. Fisher cover everything IT and busin

...more
Paperback, 559 pages
Published December 1st 2009 by Addison-Wesley Professional
more details... edit details

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Community Reviews

(showing 1-30 of 143)
filter  |  sort: default (?)  |  rating details
Dave Golombek
There is a huge amount of information in this book. It's broadly broken down into scalability of people, process, and technology, with a very clear and structured approach all the way through. Each section taught me far more than I expected, given that I live and breath this stuff at work every day (helping grow Lookout from 1000 to 30+ million users and 6 to 160 employees in the last 3.5 years). This book isn't intended to provide all the details about every (or even any) subject it talks about...more
Daniel Korzekwa
I selected this book because of its content about organizations and processes on technology based companies. I was hoping to find answers and solutions to some issues on technical projects, which didn't have good technical explanations and I must admit that many times, while reading this book, I was catching myself saying 'I wish I read this book earlier'. Great book. I recommend it to every software engineer who wants to know not only how to write some code, but also, how to interact with diffe...more
Ahmed Abdel-Aliem
Very good book for those who are interested in scalability in the enterprise.
Rejeev Divakaran
This book talks about other things than Scalability!
Matt
May 07, 2013 Matt marked it as to-read
Vladimir Nikolov
May 06, 2013 Vladimir Nikolov is currently reading it
Vladislav Gangan
Apr 26, 2013 Vladislav Gangan marked it as to-read
Horacio
Apr 22, 2013 Horacio is currently reading it
Wyatt
Apr 19, 2013 Wyatt is currently reading it
Marcus Jackson
Apr 19, 2013 Marcus Jackson is currently reading it
Mishiekuan
Apr 16, 2013 Mishiekuan marked it as to-read
Brittney Cunningham
Apr 12, 2013 Brittney Cunningham marked it as to-read
Thevaquero
Apr 05, 2013 Thevaquero marked it as to-read
Raymond Abril
Mar 20, 2013 Raymond Abril marked it as to-read
Benard
Feb 21, 2013 Benard marked it as to-read
Chris
Feb 08, 2013 Chris marked it as to-read
Martisch
Feb 03, 2013 Martisch marked it as to-read
Jemal
Jan 31, 2013 Jemal marked it as to-read
« previous 1 3 4 5 next »
There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »
The Art of Scalability: Scalable Web Architecture, Processes, and Organizations for the Modern Enterprise (ebook)
Art of Scalability, The (ebook)

Goodreads is hiring!

If you like books and love to build cool products, we may be looking for you.
Learn more »
Scalability Rules: 50 Principles for Scaling Web Sites Winning the Math Wars: No Teacher Left Behind Sukērabiriti No Waza: Uebu Saito Kōchiku Un'ei No Gokui

Share This Book

Your website