Changelog Master Feed Kaizen! Tip of the Pipely (Changelog & Friends #92)
May 9, 2025
The arrival of Kaizen 19 sparks excitement as Gerhard pushes the limits of the Pipely project. The discussion reveals the challenges of internet outages and how they fueled creative problem-solving. Performance metrics come into play with live tests on website loading times and CDN efficiency. The hosts share their anticipation for a live launch party in Denver, inviting listener feedback while reflecting on their 18-month journey. Humor and camaraderie abound as they tease future content and celebrate their collaborative efforts.
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Website Speed Difference Explored
- Gerhard shared how changelog.com felt slow from the origin server but fast via the CDN.
- This demonstrated real user experience differences based on caching and CDN usage.
Low Cache Hit Rate Insight
- Only 18% of all GET requests to the application origin were cache hits in the last seven days.
- This low cache hit rate undermines the effectiveness of the CDN caching strategy.
Disable Jobs on New Instance
- Disable background jobs on the new application instance to prevent incorrect data links and notifications.
- This prevents inconsistent states during CDN transition and deployment.