Database Optimization

In the fast-paced world of proptech, the ability to scale quickly and efficiently can make or break a platform’s success. This article details my experience as an infrastructure consultant for a high-growth real estate technology company, focusing on optimizing database performance and server scalability to support rapid user acquisition and data growth.

In the fast-paced world of online real estate, website performance can make or break a user’s experience. As a consultant for Proptiger, one of India’s leading property websites, I was tasked with optimizing their database setup to handle high traffic volumes efficiently. This article delves into the challenges we faced, the solutions we implemented, and the lessons learned in scaling a PHP-based website with a MySQL backend.