Case Studies
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January 15, 2024
Building Scalable Systems: A Case Study
How we designed and implemented a microservices architecture that handles 10M+ requests per day while maintaining sub-100ms response times.
The Challenge
When we started working with our client, they were experiencing significant performance issues with their monolithic application. The system was struggling to handle the growing user base and was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
Our Approach
We implemented a microservices architecture with the following key components:
- API Gateway for request routing and load balancing
- Service Mesh for inter-service communication
- Event-Driven Architecture for asynchronous processing
- Database Sharding for horizontal scaling
Results
The new architecture resulted in:
- 99.9% uptime
- Sub-100ms average response time
- 10x increase in concurrent user capacity
- 50% reduction in infrastructure costs
Key Learnings
Building scalable systems requires careful planning, proper monitoring, and a focus on performance from day one. The investment in architecture pays dividends as the system grows.