Most backend systems don't break because of traffic.
They break because they weren't built to scale.
I see this a lot with SaaS and FinTech platforms
– slow APIs
– unstable systems
– developers leaving behind messy architecture
The real issue isn't code. It's architecture.
This is why I focus on Security → Performance → Scalability.
If your system is starting to slow down or break under growth, it's usually a sign of deeper structural issues. Send me a message here and I'll tell you where I'd look first.
Feels like a lot of companies are trying their luck with AI instead of hiring designers right now.
I think it's going to backfire on them in a few months.
Trying to stay optimistic about it.