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8 Reasons Why WhatsApp Was Able to Support 50 Billion Messages a Day With Only 32 Engineers
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this post was submitted on 27 Aug 2023
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WhatsApp's ability to handle 50 billion messages daily with just 32 engineers is a testament to its efficient design. Its lightweight codebase (built on Erlang), focus on core features, and use of distributed systems ensured smooth operations. Automation and advanced monitoring minimized manual intervention, while end-to-end encryption optimized data transfer securely. WhatsApp also avoided unnecessary features like ads, keeping the platform simple and scalable. Continuous optimization and a team of top-tier engineers further enhanced performance without requiring a large workforce.
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