Remember the Paris Olympics? Just hours before the opening ceremony, a coordinated attack hit the French rail network, paralyzing core infrastructure right at the peak moment. That’s the ultimate nightmare scenario when the whole world is watching.
With the World Cup just around the corner, global events like this are the ultimate pressure test. It’s not just about handling massive traffic spikes; it’s about targeted disruptions and bot activity trying to exploit the chaos.
We want to gather real-world perspectives from this community on how you keep services available when it matters most. We're looking for raw, real-world stories, not polished case studies. For example:
Ticketing: Scalper bots trying to hoard tickets the minute a game goes on sale, threatening to crash the checkout API.
Streaming/Media: Managing a sudden 500% traffic surge in 3 seconds right when a crucial goal is scored.
Infrastructure: Keeping core systems resilient when digital demand peaks all at once.
My question for you: What is the best piece of advice or an "aha!" moment you can share from your own experience about surviving a massive global event? Drop your insights in the comments! 👇