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

Authors:
John Russell
Affiliations:
Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA
Venue:
SIGDOC '01 Proceedings of the 19th annual international conference on Computer documentation
Year:
2001

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Abstract

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.