When an app has only a few users, database performance may not seem like a major concern. Queries return quickly, pages load smoothly, and everything appears to work as expected. But as your user base grows, the database can quickly become one of the biggest performance bottlenecks.
High-traffic applications handle thousands or even millions of database requests every day. If queries are inefficient, indexes are missing, or the database is not properly scaled, users may experience slow loading times, failed requests and frustrating delays.
The good news is that database performance can be improved with the right strategy. Here are five essential tips for optimising database performance in high-traffic apps.
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