Why is scalability important?

Short Answer #

Because successful language programs tend to grow.

Expanded Answer #

Many communities begin with relatively small collections. Examples might include:

• A few recordings
• A small dictionary
• Several stories

As revitalization efforts expand, collections often grow rapidly. Over time a community may accumulate:

• Thousands of recordings
• Hundreds of stories
• Extensive curriculum resources
• Large vocabulary collections

Systems that work well for small collections do not always work well for larger ones. Scalability helps ensure that language infrastructure remains useful as collections grow. Language Cloud was designed to support long-term growth rather than short-term projects.