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πŸš€ Best Practices to Boost Your Node.js App Performance πŸš€

πŸ’‘ Optimize Database Queries: Whether you’re using MongoDB, MySQL, or any other DB, optimize your queries! Use indexes and avoid fetching unnecessary data.

🏎️ Leverage Caching: Improve speed and efficiency by implementing caching mechanisms such as Redis or in-memory cache. Store frequently accessed data to reduce reliance on repetitive DB calls.

πŸ› οΈ Use Streams for Large Data: If you’re dealing with large files (like videos), use Node.js streams instead of loading everything into memory. It’s more efficient and faster!

⚑ Cluster Your App: Node.js runs on a single thread by default, but you can use clustering to take advantage of multi-core processors. More cores = more power.

🚨 Monitor and Fix Memory Leaks: Prevent app slowdowns or crashes by proactively monitoring and addressing memory leaks. Tools like clinic, node-memwatch, or heapdump can help detect and resolve these issues effectively.

Implement these best practices to optimize your Node.js application's performance and ensure a seamless user experience!

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