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#697: [The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels] How PBS makes every penny count... For viewers like you

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Navigating Thundering Herds in Backend Systems

This chapter explores the challenges of managing unexpected traffic spikes, known as 'thundering herds,' using a PBS program as a case study. It discusses scaling strategies, lessons learned from older AWS services, and the importance of metrics in optimizing server performance during peak demand.

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