Infrastructure & Compute
Autoscaling
Automatically increasing or decreasing computing resources based on demand.
Example
Traffic increases, so the platform automatically starts more serving instances.
Why it matters
It helps keep a service responsive during busy periods without paying for full capacity all the time.
You'll hear it
“Traffic dropped, so the service reduced the extra capacity.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does extra capacity appear instantly?
- Not always. Starting extra resources can take time, so a sudden rush may still cause delays.
- Can it fix slow code?
- Not by itself. Adding resources may help with demand, but inefficient software can remain slow.
- Can frequent resizing cause problems?
- Yes. Repeatedly adding and removing resources can create extra work, delays or costs if the settings react too quickly.