FediMeteo, HAProxy, and the art of not wasting snac threads
FediMeteo has evolved from a personal project into a global service while maintaining its simplicity. The focus is on optimizing backend performance using HAProxy to manage requests efficiently. This approach helps conserve resources and ensures that the service remains responsive as its user base grows.
- ▪FediMeteo started as a personal experiment and has grown into a widely used service.
- ▪The service is designed to be lightweight, avoiding unnecessary media and complex front-end requirements.
- ▪HAProxy is utilized to optimize backend performance by handling repeated requests and reducing the load on snac threads.
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FediMeteo, HAProxy, and the art of not wasting snac threadsFreeBSD25 min read 18/05/2026 09:44:00 by Stefano Marinelli Categories: freebsd, haproxy, server, networking, hosting, fediverse, snac, jail, ownyourdata, snac2, web, social Tags: freebsd, haproxy, server, networking, hosting, fediverse, snac, jail, ownyourdata, snac2, web, social When I wrote about FediMeteo for the first time, I told the story from the beginning: the idea born almost by chance while checking the weather for a holiday, the memory of my grandfather, who for years had been my personal meteorologist, the decision to build something small and useful, and then the surprise of seeing people actually use it.
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