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Question 77 of 110
How do you optimize API response times?
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Database Optimization:
- Use appropriate indexes
- Implement query optimization
- Consider read replicas
- Use connection pooling
Response Optimization:
- Implement field selection:
GET /users?fields=id,name,email
- Use compression (gzip)
- Minimize payload size
- Implement lazy loading
Architecture Patterns:
- Async processing for heavy operations
- Background job queues
- Microservices for scalability
- API gateways for routing and caching
Monitoring:
- Track response times
- Monitor error rates
- Implement distributed tracing
- Use APM tools
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