FediMeteo, HAProxy, and the art of not wasting snac threads

This blog post by Stefano Marinelli discusses the operational strategies behind FediMeteo, a weather service initially built as a personal project. The author emphasizes the design philosophy of maintaining simplicity while also optimizing server efficiency through careful use of HAProxy. Key optimizations include minimizing media usage, employing caching to reduce unnecessary backend requests, and maintaining clarity in server responsibilities. The article details how these decisions contribute to a robust yet lightweight infrastructure that grows without wasting resources.