performance

Solid Queue vs Sidekiq: When Each Wins

Solid Queue runs jobs in your database and drops Redis. Sidekiq keeps Redis and its throughput. Which one fits comes down to job volume and ops appetite.

Falcon Web Server: Async Ruby in Production

Falcon async web server for Ruby: Master fiber-based concurrency, benchmark vs Puma/Unicorn, deploy in production. Scale Rails apps, handle concurrent connections, boost performance ✓

When Small Method Choices Cascade Into Big Performance Wins

How one Ruby method change from gsub to tr cut CPU usage by 40%. Real examples of small method choices that cascade into big performance wins in Rails apps.

Ruby Concurrency Patterns: Modern Guide 2025

Rails Performance Monitoring: Complete Guide 2025

Comprehensive guide to monitoring and optimizing Rails application performance using APM tools like New Relic, DataDog, AppSignal, Scout APM, and custom instrumentation.

Rails 8 Deep Dive: Solid Queue vs DelayedJob - Migration Guide for Production Apps

How to migrate from DelayedJob to Rails 8 Solid Queue: the schema change, the adapter swap, the pitfalls that bite in production, and what to measure before and after.

Rails performance at scale: 10K to 1M users roadmap

Scale Rails from 10K to 1M users with our proven optimization roadmap. Real metrics, code examples, architecture patterns.

Stress Testing Your Rails Application Using JMeter

The number of stress-testing tools is huge, but we decided to stick to a well-tried solution — JMeter.

Design Rails JSON API with performance in mind

Caching can reduce load time and increase the throughput of your API endpoints without in-depth optimization.

Optimize your Chrome options for testing to get x1.25 impact

Boost your Ruby on Rails testing efficiency. Our consultant shares tricks to optimize Chrome options for a 125% performance impact.