Plan to Scale or Plan to Fail: An Evidence-Based Approach for Improving Systems Performance

Watch a 24-minute conference talk from RubyConf 2024 that presents a methodology for replicating standard Rails systems to conduct effective load testing. Learn how to assess system performance under increased traffic conditions, particularly valuable for Rails teams facing scaling challenges. Discover practical insights from Theta Lake's experience in implementing this approach to proactively identify system bottlenecks and optimize server costs. Master techniques for anticipating and addressing scalability issues before they lead to system failures or excessive operational expenses, enabling proactive performance improvements through evidence-based testing methods.