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* [Scalability](http://www.lecloud.net/post/9246290032/scalability-for-dummies-part-3-cache) * [Scalability](http://www.lecloud.net/post/9246290032/scalability-for-dummies-part-3-cache)
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## Asynchronism
<p align="center">
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/54GYsSx.png">
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<i><a href=http://lethain.com/introduction-to-architecting-systems-for-scale/#platform_layer>Source: Intro to architecting systems for scale</a></i>
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Asynchronous workflows help reduce request times for expensive operations that would otherwise be performed in-line. They can also help by doing time-consuming work in advance, such as periodic aggregation of data.