Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Explore a 12-minute conference talk from Devoxx that delves into the real-world challenge of scaling a monolithic CMS-based web portal to handle traffic spikes of millions of visits within 20-minute windows. Learn practical strategies for optimizing cloud infrastructure when breaking apart a monolith isn't an option. Gain insights from firsthand experiences in managing increased traffic demands, meeting stakeholder expectations, and addressing team burnout while maintaining system performance. Discover valuable lessons and approaches for scaling legacy systems through infrastructure optimization rather than architectural redesign.