The Performance Mindset - Optimizing Applications Under Load

Explore the critical aspects of performance optimization in this keynote address from RabbitMQ Summit 2023. Delve into the challenges that arise when a successful product faces scalability issues, including long load times, timeouts, and unexpected bugs. Learn how to approach these problems with the right mindset, focusing on understanding your system's components and detecting issues before they impact users. Discover strategies for identifying root causes of bottlenecks and making informed decisions about potential solutions, such as microservice architecture or database changes. Gain insights into why performance optimization is an ongoing process that requires constant attention and a deep understanding of your system. Equip yourself with the knowledge to maintain and improve your application's performance as it scales to meet growing demand.