How LinkedIn Handles 5 Million Queries Per Second

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Welcome to the first Frictionless edition of December! As the end of the quarter approaches, we take a look at leading high-performing teams while coding, how LinkedIn scales to handle over 5 million queries per second, and the role OKRs play in keeping Meta’s teams aligned. 

If you’re still thinking about Black Friday, read how Vercel helped a global sportswear company prepare for a shopping madness this year. While here, let’s explore the growing CPTO role, and sustainable growth at WeTransfer.

Grab your coffee, get comfortable, and enjoy the articles I’ve prepared for you!

Also in the Queue

• Intel CEO Resigns with No Successor

• Are Companies Ready for AI?

• Deciding Which Projects to Greenlight

• Why Companies Use React Native?

Reduce Friction

Leading High Performing Next js Teams - Challenges and Solutions

What does it take to lead a Next.js project to success? The first step is to stop looking at challenges as problems and consider them opportunities. Watch Kamil Ziemann, a Next.js project leader from Pagepro talk about how he and his team navigate technical debt, foster collaboration, and balance coding with leadership. 

How Facebook Sets Goals

A fascinating look at how Meta mastered the art of turning ambitious goals into reality. Using OKRs keeps their teams aligned, focused, and driving results, even as the company keeps expanding and changing. 

Communication Structures in a Growing Organization

Efficient communication is the backbone of any organization, but it often becomes a pain point as teams grow. You need a system in place to avoid constant misunderstandings and losing important information Some teams choose adaptable frameworks that can help maintain alignment and productivity amid increasing complexity.

AI Readiness Survey: Are Companies Ready For AI Adoption?

A Capital One survey of 4,000 leaders reports that while 87% of executives feel their organizations are ready to scale AI, 70% of technical teams are spending up to four hours a day dealing with data issues. This shows a clear need for better data management and stronger technical skills to make AI work effectively.

CPTO: A Role Every Company Should Consider?

As companies worldwide look for a way to unify product vision and technical leadership, the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) role is gaining traction. Is it just a temporary fad, or a great addition to any business?

Deepen Your Expertise

Is Agile Manifesting or Preventing AI Adoption?

Agile workflows are the foundation of software development, but their impact on AI adoption is a growing topic of debate. Although it’s true Agile can help introduce AI into your projects, this particular method is as likely to hinder the adoption for those uninformed.

🎧 Why Companies Use React Native, Job Interviews & Open Source Trends

On the Rocket Ship podcast, Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red, talks about the evolution of React Native and why his team has fully embraced it. He covers how it compares to Flutter and the future of React Native amid AI advancements. 

Fix Core Web Vitals: Next.js Optimization Guide for High-Traffic Websites

Are you struggling with slow load times and poor Core Web Vitals? Discover exclusive insights, proven techniques from high-traffic projects, and real-world tips to achieve measurable results with a comprehensive guide to optimizing Next.js websites.

Why Choose Next.js for Order Management System

Building an efficient Order Management System can be challenging, but Next.js makes it easier. Features like server-side rendering, API routing, and middleware, can boost the scalability, flexibility, and security of your project.

Upgrading to Expo SDK 52 - Guide

The release of Expo SDK 52 introduced updates that enhance React Native app development, including support for React Native 0.76, default New Architecture in new projects, and much more. If you’re still unsure how to proceed with the update, Expo Team prepared a handy guide to help you. 

Data-Informed, NOT Data-Driven

Data can tell us a lot, but it doesn’t always have the full story. Many teams rely only on the numbers, but the best decisions happen when data meets experience. Leaders should be using data as a guide, instead of following it blindly.

Increase Scalability

How LinkedIn Scaled Their System to 5 Million Queries Per Second

LinkedIn’s internal system handles over 5 million queries per second with incredibly fast sub-5ms response times. How? By using clever tricks like BitSets for efficient storage, Bloom Filters for quick checks, and refresh-ahead caching to keep everything up-to-date.

Retailer Sees $10m Increase in Sales on Vercel

A global sportswear giant saw transformative results after movin from Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Vercel's frontend infrastructure: a $10 million boost in revenue during a record-breaking Black Weekend, a 500ms cut in Time to First Byte (TTFB), and a 2% rise in conversion rates. 

A Journey Towards Sustainable Development at WeTransfer

Dan Conti, former CTO of WeTransfer, shares how his background in embedded systems influenced WeTransfer’s approach to scaling sustainably. He goes into detail about handling cloud efficiency during rapid growth, reducing digital waste, and aligning technology decisions with environmental goals.

How to Decide Which Innovation Projects to Greenlight

Research suggests that when choosing which innovation projects to support, ranking ideas works best for most teams since it helps prioritize the right projects, especially when budgets are tight or the options are diverse. Companies like Novartis and IBM are already using similar methods to boost their selection process.

Just Cool

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Resigns Without a Permanent Successor

Pat Gelsinger resigned after struggling to improve Intel’s situation. Under his leadership, the company faced a 61% drop in stock value, while competitors like Nvidia and TSMC thrived. The board has named CFO David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs and is searching for a permanent successor.

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