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description: "Discussion on \"How I Cut API Response Time by 50% in a Node.js Production Application\". I optimized 15+ REST APIs reducing average response time from 1.2s to under 600ms."
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# [How I Cut API Response Time by 50% in a Node.js Production Application](https://arihantjain916.hashnode.dev/api-response-time-optimization-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I optimized 15+ REST APIs reducing average response time from 1.2s to under 600ms.

Apr 3 · 7 min read · arihantjain916.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 4  
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