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"Yes, but does it scale?": practical considerations for database-driven information systems

Published:21 October 2001Publication History

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This paper explores the process of designing and implementing a database-driven system of online documentation, and putting it live on the web for customers to use. Using real-life examples, it discusses practical considerations for balancing performance, scalability, and reliability.

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                    SIGDOC '01: Proceedings of the 19th annual international conference on Computer documentation
                    October 2001
                    272 pages
                    ISBN:1581132956
                    DOI:10.1145/501516

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