AKF model — 2 Technical Articles

Sep 14, 2018 · Backend Development

How ZTO’s “掌中通” App Scaled from Monolith to High‑Performance Microservices

This case study details how the ZTO “掌中通” courier app transformed its backend from a monolithic architecture to a scalable, high‑availability microservice system using RPC, Dubbo, AKF scalability models, and advanced concurrency techniques.

AKF modelHigh Concurrencybackend architecture

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How ZTO’s “掌中通” App Scaled from Monolith to High‑Performance Microservices

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May 2, 2017 · Operations

How to Build Highly Scalable Applications: From Vertical to Horizontal Scaling

This article explains why scalability is a crucial non‑functional requirement, describes vertical (scale‑up) and horizontal (scale‑out) approaches, introduces the AKF model’s X/Y/Z axes, and provides practical guidance for scaling services, databases, caching, and deployment to achieve robust, high‑throughput applications.

AKF modelDatabase ReplicationScalability

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How to Build Highly Scalable Applications: From Vertical to Horizontal Scaling