When it comes to system performance, network latency often steals the spotlight. It’s that invisible time thief between your request and the response. We’ve all been there—trying to squeeze out every millisecond from our systems, only to realize that the network is a major bottleneck. In this post, let’s explore the nuances Read more…
When it comes to system performance, disk latency is one of those silent bottlenecks that can severely impact the overall responsiveness and efficiency of your application. From my experience, disk I/O is by far one of the slowest operations a system can perform, and it can become a major point of failure Read more…
RAM Access Latency and Memory-Related Performance Issues When diving into RAM access latency, it’s critical to recognize how memory-related bottlenecks can wreak havoc on overall system performance. As with any other resource in a system, memory is finite—this limitation presents several distinct challenges that can significantly affect the responsiveness and stability Read more…
Understanding Serial Performance: The Foundation of System Responsiveness When designing or analyzing a system’s performance, understanding serial request latencies is foundational. Serial performance refers to the time a single request takes to traverse the system, moving step by step through various components like APIs, databases, and downstream services. This linear journey defines Read more…