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Cloud & Infrastructure
The New Stack·Aug 20·5 min read
GitHub added 3 million CPU cores. It still couldn’t keep up with your commits.
TL;DR
GitHub has added 3 million CPU cores to handle a staggering 2.9 billion monthly commits, yet it still struggles with scalability. Recent outages highlight the need for accelerated improvements in their infrastructure.
✦ Why It Matters
Evaluate your own infrastructure's scalability to prevent similar outages in your projects.
Key Takeaways
- Assess your infrastructure's capacity to handle peak loads.
- Implement stronger testing and observability practices.
- Consider migrating to cloud services for scalability.
- Stay informed about emerging competitors in the developer ecosystem.
How It Works
GitHub's migration to Azure has allowed it to offload 58% of its platform load, significantly improving its ability to handle operations. The addition of 3 million CPU cores and 120 petabytes of storage aims to enhance performance, but the existing data center has reached its limits.