Hacker NewsAug 31, 2025

How many HTTP requests/second can a Single Machine handle?

https://binaryigor.com/how-many-http-requests-can-a-single-machine-handle.html

#HackerNews #HTTPRequests #MachinePerformance #WebDevelopment #TechInsights #Scalability

Load Testing: how many HTTP requests/second can a Single Machine handle?

When designing systems and deciding on the architecture, I often hear justifying the use of microservices and other complex solutions because of the predicted performance and scalability needs. Out of curiosity then, let's test the limits of an extremely simple approach, the simplest possible one.

Hari TulsidasSep 4, 2023

Extreme heat can affect how machines function, and the fact that many machines give off their own heat doesn’t help. This is because heat causes materials to expand, fluids to thin, and electronics to overheat, reducing the efficiency and lifespan of machines. Some ways to cope with the heat are using phase-changing fluids, heat pipes, and thermoelectric devices, but these solutions have limitations and trade-offs. #HeatWaves #MachinePerformance #EngineeringSolutions

https://www.popsci.com/technology/heat-wave-machines/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

Why machines don't work as well in extreme heat

Extreme heat can affect every aspect of modern life, but there are opportunities to harness it and make it work for us.

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