Practical PHP Performance

By Akash Mehta
2008-02-13


Performance: is it really what you're after?

Of course, when any performance considerations come up, it is worth considering if you really want to aggresively manage PHP performance. A common misunderstanding is the difference between performance and scalability. Performance generally refers to the raw efficiency of the application, whereas scalability is the application's ability to handle greater loads.

As you move into high-traffic web applications, especially the large scale installations of big business, it is common to find that performance is not a concern as the business can afford to simply add another server when needed. Still, keeping performance in mind while developing an application can create significant benefits further down the line.

Tutorial Pages:
» Introduction
» Performance: is it really what you're after?
» Ten ways to improve your application's performance
» Conclusion

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