How does Mendix support application scalability?

Mendix supports application scalability primarily through its cloud deployment options and the use of load balancing. This means that applications built with Mendix can be hosted in cloud environments, which offer the flexibility to allocate resources dynamically based on demand. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, Mendix applications can easily scale up or down to accommodate varying workloads and user traffic.

Load balancing is a critical feature in scalable applications, as it distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers. This ensures that no single server becomes overwhelmed, which can lead to performance degradation. By effectively managing requests and distributing them among available resources, Mendix provides a robust solution that enhances application responsiveness and uptime, catering to a larger user base without compromising performance.

In contrast, local server deployments only restrict scalability to the physical limits of that hardware, and preventing load balancing would lead to inefficient resource usage. Limiting the number of users would hinder an application's growth potential. Therefore, the combination of cloud deployment and load balancing positions Mendix as an effective platform for scalable application development.