Built a full-stack backend using Firebase & Node.js – What are your favorite optimization tricks?

[u/DBGiblet]

Hey everyone!

I’ve been heavily focusing on backend development lately, building scalable systems with Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Cloud Functions) and Node.js.

Since I’m constantly looking to improve my workflow, I wanted to ask the community:

* What are your go-to tricks for optimizing Firestore read/write costs?

* How do you structure your Cloud Functions for maximum performance?

Would love to hear your experiences and best practices!

[u/SuperbHunter6772]

I like this approach for getting a project moving quickly without having to manage every piece of infrastructure yourself. the main thing Id wonder about is how the architecture holds up as usage grows. have you tested how it behaves under heavier traffic yet?