API scaling
[/ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ ˈskeɪlɪŋ/]
nounpl: API scalings
escalabilidade de API
1. The process of increasing the capacity and performance of an Application Programming Interface to handle growing numbers of requests and users
API scaling is essential when your application experiences rapid growth in user base.
A escalabilidade de API é essencial quando sua aplicação experimenta crescimento rápido na base de usuários.
2. The architectural strategies and technical implementations used to expand an API's ability to process data and requests efficiently
The company invested heavily in API scaling to support their expanding marketplace.
A empresa investiu pesadamente em escalabilidade de API para suportar seu marketplace em expansão.
3. Horizontal or vertical expansion of API infrastructure to maintain performance under increased load
API scaling through load balancing distributes traffic across multiple servers.
A escalabilidade de API através do balanceamento de carga distribui o tráfego entre múltiplos servidores.
In Brazil's growing tech startup scene (particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), the term 'API scaling' is frequently used in its English form within technical discussions, reflecting the international nature of software development. However, companies and educational institutions increasingly use 'escalabilidade de API' for formal documentation. In the USA, 'API scaling' is standard terminology in Silicon Valley and tech industry globally, often discussed in contexts of DevOps, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
scaling up to meet demand
bottleneck in API scaling
scaling out infrastructure
hitting scaling limits
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