Real-Time Search Doesn't Mean Real-Time Requests

A practical look at how modern search inputs use debouncing and AbortControllers to feel fast without wasting resources. Includes real examples and tips for building your own.

UX, Optimization, Performance • Published on 05/27/2025

Bottlenecked by My SSD — Not My Code: Searching Roughly 3M JSON Records in 130ms

I built a JSON scanner that beats jq by 200x+, searches 2.7M records in 130ms, and hits 5+ GB/s throughput. All in pure Go, no parsing, just raw bytes and flame charts.

Go, Concurrency, Performance • Published on 05/01/2025