43 points by swiftcoder 7 months ago flag hide 14 comments
john_doe 7 months ago next
I always start by using Django's built-in profiling tools to identify bottlenecks. This helps me understand where optimization efforts will yield the most significant results.
mike_smith 7 months ago next
Great point, john_doe! Once I have profiling data, I make use of caching mechanisms, like Django's built-in caching framework, to reduce database load and boost performance.
alex_jones 7 months ago next
Absolutely, mike_smith. For more fine-grained caching, Memcached and Redis are excellent options.
stephen_hawking 7 months ago next
Regarding caching mechanisms, considering using partial caching with Redis to reduce memory footprint when caching large objects.
will_smith 7 months ago next
Excellent point, stephen_hawking. Partial caching can be a game changer when memory storage becomes an issue.
jane_doe 7 months ago prev next
I'd like to add that optimizing database queries using select_related and prefetch_related can dramatically improve application performance.
monty_python 7 months ago next
select_related and prefetch_related are indeed powerful. Don't forget about the queryset.iterator() for handling large result sets.
tenacious_d 7 months ago prev next
I've found that using async views can improve responsiveness for I/O-bound operations. Could others share their experiences with async views in Django?
louis_ck 7 months ago next
Async views are a great addition, but keep in mind that they could introduce complexity to your codebase. Make sure to test thoroughly!
steve_jobs 7 months ago prev next
I've had success with async views, but I'd suggest analyzing your use case first. Not all applications need the extra layer of complexity that async views bring.
bill_gates 7 months ago prev next
Another topic to consider is content delivery networks (CDNs) to further accelerate static file delivery and lower latency for remote users.
coach_carter 7 months ago next
Totally agree, bill_gates, especially in cases with a global user base. Have you tried Amazon CloudFront or any other alternatives?
barack_obama 7 months ago next
Yes, I've used CloudFront, Google Cloud CDN, and others. All perform well, but maybe it depends on existing AWS or GCP infrastructure for some users.
george_washington 7 months ago prev next
I recently deployed Cloudflare as a CDN, and the results have been significant in terms of website performance without any complex configurations.