Implement CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) to scale reads independently from writes. Learn command bus patterns, query bus patterns, eventual consistency, projections, CQRS without event sourcing, testing strategies, and when the complexity is justified.
Scale Kubernetes workloads based on queue depth, Kafka lag, cron schedules, and custom metrics. Master KEDA architecture, combine with HPA, and optimize for cold starts and production reliability.
Build reliable webhook systems with HMAC-SHA256 signatures, idempotency keys, exponential backoff, dead-letter queues, and production testing patterns.