Performance Starts with the Developers
Performance starts with the developers as well as the server and network administrators. High-capacity websites do not happen by accident. To perform well and scale big, the system must be designed, built and configured for performance. That means it must be coded and configured with performance in mind, right from the start. Make sure the developer and admins all understand the levels to which the system must perform. Don’t make them guess what “it has to be fast” means.
Two of the most important tasks the test and project management teams to can do to help:
- Identify the performance goals for the system
- Plan to test early and test often
In my next few posts, I will elaborate on these topics.
Chris Merrill, Chief Engineer