The Netflix TechBlog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Jose Fernandez Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of bpftop , a command-line tool designed to streamline the performance optimization and monitoring of eBPF applications. Without bpftop, optimization efforts would require manual calculations, adding unnecessary complexity to the process.

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DZone

JULY 6, 2023

To ensure optimal performance and scalability of applications running on Cosmos DB, it's crucial to employ effective performance optimization techniques. In this blog post, we will explore best practices and tips for optimizing performance in Azure Cosmos DB. The same is the case with Cosmos DB as well.

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DZone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you are a.NET developer, you must be aware of the importance of optimizing functionality and performance in delivering high-quality software. In this blog, we will take a look at.NET performance optimization techniques that every.net development company should know.

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Dynatrace

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You might optimize your cooling system or move your data center to a colder region with reduced cooling demands. So, it’s time to consider the next level of optimization. From here, it’s time to consider the next level of energy optimization, green coding. Next, we consider possible energy savings in the data center.

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The Netflix TechBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Separately, our invention of Dynamically Optimized ( DO ) encoding helps achieve optimized bitrate-quality tradeoffs depending on the complexity of the content. By June 2023 the entire HDR catalog was optimized. On the other hand, the optimized ladder presents a sharper increase in quality with increasing bitrate.

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Dynatrace

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today, AWS Compute Optimizer has expanded its metric ingest beyond Cloudwatch, which will be announced at the Amazon re:Invent 2022 conference in Las Vegas November 28-December 2. AWS Compute Optimizer now includes third-party metrics to further power user insights surrounding memory usage in Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) Instances.

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DZone

JUNE 22, 2023

The post will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the key principles and best practices for optimizing the performance of APIs. What Is API Performance Optimization? API performance optimization is the process of improving the speed, scalability, and reliability of APIs.

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DZone

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This article will mainly focus on implementing a safe and optimized health check configuration to ensure a robust way to remove unhealthy servers and add healthy servers back to the rotation.

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Scalegrid

DECEMBER 28, 2023

But how does MongoDB handle pagination, and how can you optimize it for better performance? Cursor-Based Pagination When dealing with big datasets, offset-based pagination can be less than optimal. Indexing Strategies for Cursor Pagination Query Results For optimal pagination performance in MongoDB, indexing is of vital importance.

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DZone

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Optimizing complex MySQL queries is crucial when dealing with large datasets, such as fetching data from a database containing one million records or more. Poorly optimized queries can lead to slow response times and increased load on the database server, negatively impacting user experience and system performance.

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DZone

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, to truly unlock the potential benefits and ensure a streamlined transition, organizations must navigate the complexities of cloud management and cost optimization. This guide offers comprehensive strategies to not only reduce operational expenses but also enhance overall efficiency.

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DZone

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Optimizing I/O workloads in Python typically involves understanding where the bottlenecks are and then applying strategies to reduce or manage these bottlenecks. Distinct optimization techniques apply to each category. I have taken up the I/O bottlenecks related to Network and file read/write operations for this article.

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DZone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Optimizing string comparisons in Go can improve your application’s response time and help scalability. It may seem like a small thing, but as all great optimizers know, it’s the little things that add up. Want your Go programs to run faster? In a previous article, we looked at How to compare strings in Go and did some benchmarking.

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DZone

JUNE 20, 2023

This is where optimizing API resource utilization comes into play. If the utilization of these resources is not optimized, it can lead to poor performance, stability issues, and a poor user experience.

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DZone

AUGUST 4, 2022

Spark-Radiant is Apache Spark Performance and Cost Optimizer. Spark-Radiant will help optimize performance and cost considering catalyst optimizer rules, enhance auto-scaling in Spark, collect important metrics related to a Spark job, Bloom filter index in Spark, etc. Spark-Radiant is now available and ready to use.

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DZone

JANUARY 6, 2024

In the realm of Java development, optimizing the performance of applications remains an ongoing pursuit. Profile-Guided Optimization (PGO) stands as a potent technique capable of substantially enhancing the efficiency of your Java programs. To grasp the essence of PGO, let's dive into its key components and concepts:

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Dynatrace

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Observing performance metrics from multiple cloud providers side by side allows CloudOps teams to compare and contrast the efficiency and response times of different services, which is critical to ensure optimal application performance. Log insights are automatically displayed for the selected resource.

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DZone

JUNE 12, 2023

Organizations must optimize their workflows and processes to truly harness the power of CI/CD. This blog will explore various techniques and best practices for optimizing your CI/CD workflow, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.

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DZone

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Cost optimization has turned into a crucial component for organizations to keep a competitive edge in today’s quickly changing business environment. Tools for cost optimization monitoring are now essential aids in this endeavor. Businesses need to effectively manage their costs if they want to survive and grow.

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DZone

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It assumes familiarity with neural network optimization, transformer models, and the challenges of integrating real-time data into generative AI systems. Introduction Retrieval-Augmented Generation ( RAG ) models have emerged as a compelling solution to augment the generative capabilities of AI with external knowledge sources.

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DZone

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This is Part-2 of the performance optimization articles series. Performance optimization considerations for an enterprise-level application are discussed as part of Part-1. Before delving into performance optimization techniques, let us discuss the factors that impact the performance of an application.

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DZone

APRIL 28, 2021

Therefore, optimizing the Core Web Vitals is crucial to maintaining an upper hand on your organic competitors. From May 2021 onwards, Google will be launching a new update called the Page Experience that will promote websites offering an exceptional user experience. Core Web Vitals is a significant part of the Page Experience update.

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Dynatrace

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Optimizing host idling and scaling to reduce IT carbon footprint Carbon Impact automatically reports idle and under-utilized instances as targets for optimization. Optimization targets include idling and scaling hosts. Download Carbon Impact and start optimizing your own cloud computing carbon footprint.

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DZone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we'll delve deep into the world of performance optimization for scalable systems. Having been a part of the team at Facebook, I've personally integrated several of these optimization techniques into products I've helped bring to life, including the lightweight ad creation experience in Facebook and the Meta Business Suite.

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DZone

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Check out our 5-step framework for identifying and optimizing slow tests if you’re not sure where to start. From developers to testers, from business analysts to management, everyone in your organization must be committed to keeping tests in top condition. If you have an extensive test suite, you’ll need a plan to focus the effort.

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DZone

JANUARY 17, 2022

How Important Is Mobile App Optimization? One of the main goals is to create a stable and high-quality code profile from aggregated and anonymous data as quickly as possible (to maximize the number of users that can benefit from this) while ensuring that we have enough data to optimize accurate performance applications.

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DZone

MAY 4, 2023

While virtualization offers many benefits, such as better resource utilization and greater flexibility, it can also pose challenges when it comes to optimizing the performance of the CPU.

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DZone

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By conducting controlled experiments and analyzing user behavior, businesses can make data-driven decisions to optimize their offerings. A/B testing, also known as split testing, is a method that allows organizations to compare two or more variations of a web page, feature, or marketing campaign to determine which one performs better.

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DZone

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This article showcases optimization techniques that had great results at GitGuardian. You’ll find basic and advanced optimization techniques using Django and PostgreSQL, yet most of the principles we discuss are general enough to be applied to other frameworks or relational databases.

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The Netflix TechBlog

AUGUST 28, 2020

Since then, we’ve developed algorithms such as per-title encode optimizations and per-shot dynamic optimization , but these innovations were not back-ported on these premium bitstreams. shot-optimized encoding and 4K VMAF model ?—?and It serves as an extreme example of content adaptive ladder optimization?—?it

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DZone

MAY 1, 2023

However, finding the optimal settings for a system can be challenging as it requires navigating a multidimensional search space. To achieve this level of performance, such systems require dedicated CPU cores that are free from interruptions by other processes, together with wider system tuning.

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DZone

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You probably aren’t optimizing your images enough. Image optimization is frequently overlooked because it’s only a small difference and takes some time to do, but a series of small changes will lead to a screaming fast website. Want fast loading web pages? It’s worth it. Your pages will load faster.

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Dynatrace

MARCH 11, 2021

In the fourth part of the series, I’ll show you how I used Dynatrace’s raw problem and event data to find the best fit for optimized anomaly detection settings. This is what I wanted to optimize and avoid and many traditional (or homegrown) systems aren’t doing this. Optimizing problem notification time. Stay tuned!

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Dynatrace

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secondly, determining the correct allocation of resources (CPU, memory, storage) to each virtual machine to ensure optimal performance without over-provisioning can be difficult. Optimize resource allocation, identify bottlenecks, and improve overall system performance.

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DZone

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Speed is certainly a factor, but it's also about resource optimization and cost efficiency. We're not merely dealing with more data; we're also confronting a dramatic uptick in complexity and velocity. What makes ETL performance such an imperative? It’s a multidimensional answer that goes beyond speed.

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Smashing Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

How To Monitor And Optimize Google Core Web Vitals How To Monitor And Optimize Google Core Web Vitals Matt Zeunert 2024-04-16T10:00:00+00:00 2024-04-16T12:05:36+00:00 This article is sponsored by DebugBear Google’s Core Web Vitals initiative has increased the attention website owners need to pay to user experience.

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Dynatrace

JUNE 29, 2023

Because open source software (OSS) is taking over the world, optimizing open source contributions is becoming an essential competitive strategy. The post Three ways to optimize open source contributions appeared first on Dynatrace news. OSS is increasingly important to long-term success, even for commercially motivated organizations.

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