Read my article in SDJ: Scaling to a Billion

Software Developer's Magazine just published my article 'Scaling to a Billion' detailing my experience and tips in scaling an eCommerce backend system to be able to process a billion dollar in annual transactions.
Here's a quick outline:

• Reducing Uncertainty Under Pressure
• Know Your Enemy
• Up Up and Away
• Nothing Is Free
• Exceptional Service
• Final Words

more details to come...