11min chapter

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321: Unexpected Downtime: Stress as Enhancement vs. Stress as Panic

The Bootstrapped Founder

CHAPTER

Troubleshooting Server Issues and Finding Unexpected Root Causes

The chapter explores the speaker's experience with technical issues causing delays on their website. They methodically investigate potential causes like server metrics, database problems, and upstream partners, ultimately discovering an unexpected root cause beyond their server's control. The speaker reflects on the stress of the situation and the surprising relief upon resolving the issue.

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