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Cell-Based Architecture Isn't Free: What Slack, DoorDash, and Roblox Actually Paid For It

Cell-based architecture contains blast radius, but it is not free. A look at what Slack, DoorDash, and Roblox actually paid for cells in production — and a checklist for the cheaper fault-isolation patterns most teams should reach for first.

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