In a previous role, we faced an issue with gRPC in our production environment where the server was not able to handle high loads of concurrent requests. This led to frequent timeouts and service disruptions, impacting user experience significantly.
To resolve this, I implemented load balancing on the server-side by distributing incoming requests across multiple servers. This reduced the burden on any single server and improved overall system performance. Additionally, I also optimized the code for better memory management which further enhanced the system’s ability to handle high loads.
Furthermore, I introduced circuit breakers to prevent system failure during peak times. If one part of the system failed, the circuit breaker would ‘trip’ and redirect traffic away from that area until it was fixed, preventing a complete system shutdown.
These changes resulted in a more robust and reliable system, capable of handling high volumes of concurrent requests without disruption or significant slowdowns.
