How I Optimise Symfony-based Apps

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Software performance is critical. Users expect applications to be fast, responsive, and reliable. High-performance software enhances user experience, scales better, reduces infrastructure costs, and improves overall efficiency.

Considering performance from the outset is crucial for delivering applications that meet user and business expectations. By continuously refining code and processes, developers ensure that applications remain efficient, maintainable, and capable of handling increasing demands.

Optimised code runs faster and consumes fewer resources, leading to cost savings and improved scalability. Code optimisation during development helps prevent bottlenecks, reduce technical debt, and ensure the software can evolve as requirements grow.

So, this is my steps list to optimise my Symfony Apps:

1. Profile the code
2. SQL and Doctrine optimisations
3. Unleash the benefits of using Elasticsearch
4. Reuse your code; don't repeat yourself
5. Asynchronous programming & microservices
6. Provide real-time updates efficiently
7. Progressive deployment
8. PHP project agnostic…