What mechanism does OutSystems use for automatic scaling of applications?

OutSystems employs dynamic resource allocation aligned with user demand as its mechanism for automatic scaling of applications. This approach allows the platform to efficiently allocate resources in real time, responding to varying loads and user interactions. When application demand increases, OutSystems can automatically provision additional resources to ensure optimal performance. Conversely, if demand decreases, it can scale back resources accordingly to maintain cost efficiency.

This dynamic scaling is essential for maintaining application responsiveness and reliability during peak usage times without requiring manual intervention. It leverages the underlying cloud infrastructure capabilities, ensuring that resources are used effectively and are promptly adjusted based on the actual demand, which enhances the overall user experience and operational efficiency.

Other choices reflect less effective or manual methods for resource management, either relying on inflexible static allocations or requiring human judgment to make adjustments, which can lead to inefficiencies and delayed responses to user needs. The chosen dynamic approach is key to the adaptive nature of modern cloud-based applications, making it the optimal choice.