Does AsyncLocalStorage Affect Performance in High-Traffic Node.js Apps?

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Asked By TechWhiz2023 On

I'm thinking about using AsyncLocalStorage from the async_hooks module in my Node.js app, which needs to handle a high volume of traffic—about 20,000 requests per minute. The main purpose is to maintain context throughout requests, like tracking userId and traceId. I'm a bit worried about performance impacts in a high-concurrency setup. Can anyone share their experiences? Has anyone benchmarked this, and if there is a performance hit, what optimizations or alternatives do you recommend?

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Answered By CleverCoder88 On

I really wouldn't recommend using AsyncLocalStorage for your use case. It's best to keep APIs stateless to ensure better scalability.

Answered By NodeNinja42 On

It's a mixed bag. We use it too, and while it does bring some performance overhead, it's minor compared to other factors like I/O or network delays. Just don't overuse it!

Answered By PerformanceGuru77 On

Why not create a script to simulate 20,000 requests per minute? That way, you can measure the performance impact for yourself!

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