Let's examine three scaling challenges for a Node.js app and see how you can avoid them.

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Designing a Scalable Backend in Node.js.js will explore three scaling challenges in a fictional system written as user stories. We'll discuss useful tools for diagnosing the root causes of scaling issues, as well as techniques for alleviating bottlenecks and eliminating points of failure.

Designing a Scalable Backend in Node.js

Challenge 1: Issues When Logging In As a User

Challenge 2: Missing Transactions in Our Node.js App

Challenge 3: Transactions Taking A Long Time to Load