scalability

30 Jun

How to Scale an Existing Ruby on Rails Product from x to 10x

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Scaling a Ruby on Rails product, especially one with a messy codebase, is a challenging yet rewarding journey. The key lies in methodically refactoring your codebase, implementing best practices, and optimizing performance. Here’s a roadmap to guide you through this transformation. 1. Identify and Address Code Smells First, focus on the areas with the most significant performance issues and clean up code smells. Setup Tools for Code Cleanup Brakeman: A tool to find security vulnerabilities in your Rails application. Rubycritic: A tool that generates a report of code quality, identifying code smells and complexity. Refactoring Plan Level 1 - Immediate…

18 Jun

Mastering Distributed Systems: Essential Design Patterns for Scalability and Resilience

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Introduction In the realm of modern software engineering, distributed systems have become pivotal in achieving scalability, reliability, and high availability. However, designing distributed systems is no trivial task; it requires a deep understanding of various design patterns that address the complexities inherent in distributed environments. This article delves into the best practices and design patterns essential for architecting robust and scalable distributed systems. Table of Contents Understanding Distributed Systems Key Challenges in Distributed Systems Essential Design Patterns Best Practices Conclusion Understanding Distributed Systems Distributed systems consist of multiple autonomous computers that communicate through a network to achieve a common goal.…