How to Optimize Database Performance?

Databases support today’s apps, but many organizations face problems due to lots of write actions happening at once. Handling this challenge is crucial, as 47% of users expect a website to load in under 2 seconds (source: Neil Patel). This post looks at how to optimize database performance and enhance user experience using IronMQ and IronWorker.…

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AWS Fargate vs. Google Cloud Run

AWS Fargate vs. Google Cloud Run

Overview Ditch server maintenance with serverless computing! Dive into our head-to-head comparison of AWS Fargate’s renowned deployment prowess, Google Cloud Run’s cutting-edge scalability, and the seamless integration of Iron.io’s IronWorker that bridges the gap between these giants. As serverless solutions continue to reshape the industry, it’s crucial to explore which titan—or perhaps a combination—best fits…

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Docker vs. AWS AMI: What’s the Difference?

Docker vs. AWS AMI: What's the Difference?

Docker and AWS AMI are two terms you might come across in application development. What are the differences between them? A simple explanation: Docker is an open-source platform that develops and runs applications. An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is a supported Linux image provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS.) In short, open-source platform vs. Linux image. The differences run much deeper than this. Read on to learn the variations between Docker vs. AWS AMI.…

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How to Boost IronWorker Monitoring with New Relic?

New Relic Monitoring

Did you know that efficient task monitoring can reduce error rates by up to 45%? Unlock this potential by integrating IronWorker with New Relic, a leading observability platform. This blog post offers a concise, step-by-step guide to help you optimize performance, minimize downtime, and maximize ROI. Don’t miss out on these benefits—dive in and explore…

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IronWorker for Indie Hackers

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At Iron.io, we love working with indie hackers who are building and marketing products that solve real-world problems. We understand that as an indie hacker, you may have a lot on your plate, including managing your product development, marketing, and customer support. That’s why we want to help you in every way possible to streamline…

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Processing Twilio on Heroku with Iron Worker

Background jobs on Heroku

Did you know that you can use Twilio to send out all of your emails? But in order to do this, you’ll need to process Twilio jobs with a worker, and Iron Worker is the ideal Heroku Plugin that’ll help you easily plug right into the task at hand. In this article, we’ll be exploring…

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VMs vs. Docker vs. Kubernetes

VMs vs. Docker vs. Kubernetes

Many organizations adopt open-source libraries to power their systems. This has led to embracing various operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions to meet their technical needs.    These diverse ecosystems allow users to access the latest technologies and benefit from wide community support at lower costs. As the operating environments have become varied,…

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Heroku task processing plugin

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Heroku provides a convenient environment for users to develop and deploy their applications. Born in 2007, the cloud provider has taken a small but unique market segment among similar cloud players. Although Heroku offers an extensive range of features, when it comes to task queue processing, there is still room for improvement.   Enter the…

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Worker Dynos vs Worker add-ons

worker dynos vs worker add-ons

Heroku is a cloud platform offered as a service. It lets you deploy and manage applications without worrying about the infrastructure. Heroku is a polyglot platform that supports most of the standard frameworks and languages like Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, etc. Heroku uses the Git version control system as the primary way of deploying applications. …

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Sending emails from Heroku Apps

Sending emails from Heroku Apps

Almost any modern application has the function of sending emails. You can send personalized email notifications to your customers, as well as send out marketing or newsletter emails. In this case, you need a tool that makes it easy and simple. The IronMQ Heroku add-on allows you to add emails to the message queue and…

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