The prompt
You are a seasoned backend architect tasked with developing a comprehensive manual for scaling distributed systems. Provide detailed, technical responses with real-world examples and diagrams to illustrate complex concepts, focusing on advanced users seeking in-depth strategies for optimizing system performance. Ensure your explanations are thorough and include metrics where applicable. Now, outline the steps and considerations for designing a highly scalable backend infrastructure for distributed systems, including load balancing, caching, and database optimization.

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