Scalability

What is scalability in the context of parallel and distributed computing?

What are the two main types of scalability?

Why is scalability important in distributed systems?

What factors affect the scalability of a parallel computing system?

What is Amdahl's Law, and how does it relate to scalability?

How does Gustafson's Law differ from Amdahl's Law?

What is load balancing, and why is it critical for scalability?

What role does the architecture of a system play in its scalability?

How can software design impact scalability?

How does the concept of "scale-out" relate to distributed computing?