Classification
2- Complexity
- High
- Impact area
- Technical
Loading content
Horizontal partitioning of data across multiple nodes to enable scaling and load distribution.
360° overview
Six perspectives place the building block in context. The numbers show where each perspective continues in the reading path.
The building block at a glance
Sharding
360°
Integrations
load balancers and API gateway for routing
+2
Choose a stable shard key with good cardinality
Value stream stage: Build