In this episode, we'll learn how Instagram scaled to 2.5 billion users. We'll discuss the major challenges Instagram faced — from resource constraints to data consistency and performance, and unpack the innovative strategies the team used to tackle them. From replacing Python with more performant languages to leveraging Cassandra for distributed data storage, we'll learn how Instagram managed to keep things running smoothly at such massive scale. Curious how they did it? Tune in to hear how a mix of clever optimizations and solid technology choices helped them manage internet-scale traffic.