New Post: Reverse Proxy Deep-Dive, Part 4: Load Balancing at Scale
Hi there,
Hope you're having a great week!
Just a quick update that the fourth installment of my Reverse Proxy Deep Dive series is now live.
In this post, we move beyond the basics to tackle the core challenge of any high-traffic system: load balancing at scale. While simple methods like round-robin might work for small projects, they quickly fall apart in the real world. This article explores why and unpacks the sophisticated techniques needed to manage a dynamic, unpredictable environment.
Here’s a taste of what we cover:
Why all requests are not created equal and how this breaks simple load balancing.
The critical challenges of managing a dynamic server list, from new host warm-ups to avoiding redistribution chaos.
* The difference between a "global" and "local" view of your cluster and why it matters.
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Thanks for reading, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one in the comments.
Best,
Mitendra