AJAkshat Jaininakshatjme.hashnode.dev·May 9 · 3 min readScaling Myths That Mislead DevelopersWhy common assumptions about scaling lead to fragile systems Scaling is often seen as a technical problem. More users arrive, and the system needs to handle increased load. However, many scaling failures are not caused by lack of resources.They are c...00
AJAkshat Jaininakshatjme.hashnode.dev·May 7 · 3 min readWhy Your APIs Feel Slow (Even When They Aren’t)Understanding the gap between actual performance and perceived latency In previous parts, we explored how backend systems behave under load and how design decisions impact performance. However, not all performance issues come from slow systems. In ma...00
AJAkshat Jaininakshatjme.hashnode.dev·May 5 · 3 min readHow I Built an LLM Service That Converts Natural Language into Database EventsYou open the app, fill fields, select options, and submit. It works but it’s friction. I wanted something simpler. What if a user could just say: “Netflix ₹499 monthly” …and the system handles everything? The Core Idea Instead of forcing users t...00
AJAkshat Jaininakshatjme.hashnode.dev·May 3 · 3 min readObservability: You Can’t Fix What You Can’t SeeUnderstanding system behavior beyond logs and dashboards In previous parts, we explored how systems fail under load and how design decisions influence performance. But identifying failures is a different challenge. A system may be slow, unstable, or ...00
AJAkshat Jaininakshatjme.hashnode.dev·May 1 · 3 min readLoad Testing: Why Most Developers Do It WrongWhy testing for stability often hides the real limits of your system In previous parts, we explored how systems behave under pressure. Load testing is meant to reveal those behaviors before they appear in production. However, many systems still fail ...00