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Chaskiq Improves Performance 2x with Scout

The team was experiencing bottlenecks in their database, n+1 queries, and slow requests and was struggling to catch performance issues in their local testing environment, where traffic patterns didn’t reflect real-world usage. Chaskiq previously used New Relic, but the tool was unsuccessful in solving their challenges and providing the insights needed to enact positive changes.

ForAll Systems Saves Money and Improves Response Times 3X with Scout!

ForAll Systems Inc. is a Chicago-based educational technology company with more than 15 years of experience developing assessment software for K–12 school districts. Their team was dealing with N+1 queries and a significant amount of slow requests. In order to diagnose issues before implementing an APM tool, Forall Systems would examine log files or try to reproduce the problems in their testing environments.

The Architecture Loop: MVC and the Hidden Costs of Microservices

In 2025, many companies are reckoning with the true cost of microservices, especially as cloud bills grow and engineering teams face coordination fatigue. The move back to monoliths is gaining traction, particularly for startups and mid-sized businesses that need Faster product delivery, lower operational costs, and simpler infrastructure.

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