<ul><li>Scalability refers to a database's ability to handle more data, users, and requests without slowing down.</li><li>Ignoring scalability can lead to website performance issues and user dissatisfaction.</li><li>Vertical scaling, upgrading server hardware, provides a quick fix but is not a long-term solution.</li><li>Horizontal scaling through replication and sharding is necessary for handling increased loads and provides significant benefits.</li></ul>

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