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What is Hot Path?
The code path that runs most frequently or handles the most critical operations in your application.
Why It Matters
Optimising hot paths gives the biggest performance improvements because they affect the most users or requests.
Real-World Example
The product listing page that handles 80% of all traffic is the hot path that deserves the most optimisation effort.
“Understanding terms like Hot Path matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
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