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How We Reduced Load Times by 38% on a High-Traffic Food Ordering Platform
May 17, 20267 min read

How We Reduced Load Times by 38% on a High-Traffic Food Ordering Platform

Peak-hour dinner traffic was choking our database and spiking API response times. Here is the exact playbook we used to optimize DineHome, Norway's 2nd largest food delivery platform.

Web PerformanceNestJS
Real-World System Design: Building Things That Don't Break at 3 AM
Apr 28, 20264 min read

Real-World System Design: Building Things That Don't Break at 3 AM

Forget the textbook definitions. Let's talk about the practical side of scaling systems, handling failures, and knowing when to keep things simple.

System DesignArchitecture
Modern Web Development: Why Next.js 15 is a Game Changer
Apr 23, 20262 min read

Modern Web Development: Why Next.js 15 is a Game Changer

Exploring the latest features of Next.js 15, from Turbopack to improved caching strategies, and how they impact Senior MERN Developers.

Next.jsReact