Publisher's Synopsis
Master the art of backend optimization to build faster, more reliable web servers and APIs. Backend Performance Toolkit: Optimization for Web Servers & APIs is a comprehensive guide to enhancing the performance and scalability of your backend systems. With practical advice, proven strategies, and cutting-edge tools, this book teaches you how to optimize web servers and APIs, reduce latency, and ensure your system can handle increased traffic with ease.
Through real-world examples, you'll learn how to:
Profile and analyze system bottlenecks using modern monitoring tools
Implement caching strategies to speed up response times
Scale your infrastructure with horizontal and vertical scaling techniques
Optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and connection pooling
Manage API load with throttling, rate-limiting, and microservice architectures
Enhance error handling and improve system reliability with failover mechanisms and retries
Design efficient data structures and algorithms for high-performance use cases
Whether you're building microservices, APIs, or large-scale systems, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to ensure your backend is optimized, resilient, and ready for the future.
