Overview
Client
SocialLift Inc.
Rebuild core API to handle global traffic growth
Microservices architecture with caching and rate limiting
95% fewer API errors and 4x faster response times
The Situation
SocialLift, an established social media company, was struggling with rising request failures on their platform. As their user base grew from 500k to 5 million monthly users, the monolithic architecture could no longer handle peak load spikes and real-time messaging.
Problem
- API error rates of 14-17% during peak hours
- Message queue backlogs during viral content surges
- Inadequate image processing infrastructure
Requirements
- Support 10M+ concurrent users
- Sub-500ms response time
- Real-time message delivery
Our Solution
We implemented a microservices architecture that separated core functionality: messaging, user content streams, and media processing. Added Redis-based rate limiting and caching while using Laravel Horizon for queue management and RabbitMQ for messaging.
Technical Stack
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PHP 8.2
Laravel 10
RabbitMQ
Redis
Varnish
Cloudflare
Results
60% Fewer Errors
During peak hours
Time to First Response
475 milliseconds
99.99% Uptime
Across 12 data centers
Technical ROI
We delivered a solution that saved the client $2.1M in infrastructure costs while improving user engagement by 25%. The platform now supports real-time notifications and video streaming at scale.
“Thanks to PHPDeis, we transformed our aging platform into a scalable, modern solution without disrupting user experience. The team’s expertise was critical to our success.”
— Jane Doe, CTO at SocialLift
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