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== Load Balancing == Load balancing refers to the distribution of workloads across multiple servers to ensure efficient utilization of resources and optimal performance. In the context of Elixir, load balancing plays a crucial role in managing incoming requests and distributing them evenly among available processes or nodes. === Benefits === Load balancing offers several benefits, including: * Enhanced performance and scalability * Improved fault tolerance and high availability * Efficient resource utilization * Reduced response time === Load Balancing Strategies === There are various load balancing strategies that can be employed in Elixir. These strategies determine how requests are distributed. Some commonly used strategies include: * Round Robin * Weighted Round Robin * Least Connection * IP Hash * Least Response Time * Randomized Load Balancing === Implementation in Elixir === To implement load balancing in Elixir, different approaches can be utilized. Some commonly used techniques include: * Using Supervisors to manage multiple worker processes * Utilizing OTP's `DynamicSupervisor` for dynamic scaling and distribution of workloads * Employing built-in libraries like `Ranch` or `Cowboy` for managing incoming requests === Example Usage === Here is an example illustrating the usage of load balancing in Elixir: ```elixir defmodule MyLoadBalancer do use Supervisor def start_link do Supervisor.start_link(__MODULE__, []) end def init([]) do children = [ %{ id: MyApp.Worker1, start: {MyApp.Worker, :start_link, []} }, %{ id: MyApp.Worker2, start: {MyApp.Worker, :start_link, []} }, %{ id: MyApp.Worker3, start: {MyApp.Worker, :start_link, []} } ] Supervisor.init(children, strategy: :one_for_one) end end ``` === Conclusion === By leveraging load balancing techniques in Elixir, developers can distribute workloads efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. The flexible and concurrent nature of Elixir makes it suitable for implementing robust load balancing solutions in various application scenarios. == See Also == * [[Supervisor]] * [[OTP]] * [[Elixir Concurrency]] * [[Scalability in Elixir]] [[Category: Elixir]] [[Category: Load Balancing]]
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