When the current system is hitting limits and you need a structured plan to scale it without a full rewrite.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Scalability Review & Upgrade Plan. # Context Original working context: - Act as a scalability architect. My current system: {{describe_architecture}}. Current load: {{users_requests_per_second}}. Problem: {{describe_the_scaling_bottleneck}}. - Step 1: Diagnose: identify the top 3 architectural bottlenecks preventing scale. - Step 2: Solutions: for each bottleneck, propose 2 solutions with trade-offs (horizontal scaling, sharding, CQRS, read replicas, etc.). - Step 3: Roadmap: prioritise the solutions in implementation order with effort estimates and the expected scale gain from each. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
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Scale the bottleneck, not the whole system — over-scaling non-bottleneck components wastes money and adds unnecessary complexity.
Debug this problem systematically. Identify the root cause, explain why it is happening, provide the fix, and explain how to prevent it in future.
Design the high-level architecture for this system. Cover components, data flow, scaling strategy, and key design decisions.
Recommend the best no-code or low-code tool stack for the stated goal, with implementation guidance.
Design the complete analysis approach for the stated question. Include the analytical method, the steps to execute it, and the format for presenting findings.