System Performance Goals

Now that we’ve covered the fundamentals of latency and throughput, let’s dive into the bigger picture: how to measure system performance effectively. With so many metrics available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, in my experience, focusing on four key metrics provides the most actionable insights: latency, throughput, errors, and resource saturation. These metrics not Read more…

When it comes to system performance, the ultimate goals are clear: minimize latency and maximize throughput. While these objectives might sound straightforward, achieving them in practice is anything but simple. Over the years, I’ve learned that architecting solutions for these goals requires a deep understanding of how systems behave under different workloads, as Read more…