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Re:Scaling to ~15K requests per second with Java – Part 1 on Friday July 14, 2023 @09:59AM (#36724149)

vert.x is a great framework. but in 2023 I would seriously explore regular spring boot with virtual threads and see how far that gets me first.

Reactive programming introduces complexity, one which may not be needed in the future due to improved core tech.

Ask HN: Fast Operation Focused Software

Posted by nhh7 on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @10:51AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I have seen that lots of jobs which require data entry still use what looks like software from the early 80s.Desktop console-like stuff. No point and click. Seen it used by retail, car mechanics, travel agents, hotel desk staff.Justification for this was that it was fast and responsive. Has keyboard shortcuts.This reminded me of a recent post I saw here about modern software being slow and got...

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