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How Instagram Optimized Video Storage to Prevent Server Crash

Instagram faced the challenge of storing billions of videos and preventing server crashes. By optimizing video storage through innovative compression techniques, the platform reduced computing power usage by 94%, ensuring seamless performance for its 2 billion users.

Instagram’s Scaling Journey: From 0 to 14 Million Users with Just 3 Engineers

Instagram’s rapid growth to 14 million users showcased their tech savvy. They leveraged AWS, Django, and PostgreSQL, optimizing with load balancing and caching. The transition to Facebook’s infrastructure further enhanced global scalability and user experience.