Autoscaling is crucial for applications like Recrowd, which experience fluctuating demand due to variable traffic patterns. Traditional databases often require manual provisioning or resizing, leading to overprovisioning, downtime, and cost inefficiencies. Neon's autoscaling capabilities dynamically adjust compute resources to match current demand, eliminating the need for manual intervention, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resource utilization. By leveraging autoscaling, Recrowd can ensure optimal performance during peak traffic periods, providing a seamless user experience and improving overall reliability.