Definition

A system or set of resources that are highly efficient, require minimal overhead, and consume fewer computational or network resources, often enabling greater scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)

Zerodha’s adoption of lightweight infrastructure and Kailash Nad’s open-sourcing of OUI reflect this philosophy.

Key properties or components

  • Minimal dependencies
  • Optimised resource usage
  • High performance
  • Scalability

Contradictions or debates

None.

Sources