Evolution of Taobao Backend Architecture: From Single‑Machine to Cloud‑Native Scale
This article walks through the step‑by‑step evolution of Taobao’s backend architecture—from a single‑machine deployment to distributed caching, load‑balancing, database sharding, micro‑services, and finally cloud‑native solutions—explaining the technologies introduced at each stage, the performance bottlenecks encountered, and the design principles that guide large‑scale system construction.
