Building Scalable APIs with Node.js

Building scalable APIs requires careful planning and best practices.

Architecture

Design your API with scalability in mind from the start.

Caching

Implement caching strategies to reduce database load:

const cache = new Map()

Database Optimization

• Use indexes
• Optimize queries
• Consider sharding

Load Balancing

Distribute traffic across multiple servers.

Monitoring

Monitor your API performance and errors.

Conclusion

Follow these practices to build scalable APIs.