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Turbocharge Your Backend with the Ultimate Open Source Trifecta of Node.js, Fastify and Redis

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Session Description

Many developers rely on Express for building APIs, but it struggles with performance at scale.


This talk will introduce Fastify, a powerful alternative to Express, and Redis, an in-memory data store, to unlock high-speed APIs and real-time communication.


Thus, fast Node.js APIs === happy developers!


Outline of the Talk:

- Issues with Express while building APIs

- ⁠Introduction to Fastify to create lightning fast Node.js APIs

- ⁠Introduction to Redis for caching

- ⁠Live Pub/Sub demonstration

- ⁠Best Open Source practices to scale Node.js applications.


By the end of the talk, developers will be able to turbocharge their backend with the ultimate amalgamation of Open Source technologies: Node.js, Fastify and Redis.

Session Categories

FOSS

Speakers

Hemant Gupta
Hemant Gupta Cloud Associate (Backend Developer) | Niveus Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Hemant Gupta

Backend Developer | Scalable Systems | API Performance Optimization


Hemant Gupta is a Backend Developer with 3.8 years of experience, specializing in Node.js, Fastify, Redis, and PostgreSQL. He has built and optimized high-performance APIs, scalable architectures, and secure backend solutions for government platforms, financial services, and AI-driven products.


Currently at Niveus Solutions, Hemant has played a key role in enhancing system efficiency by 30%, implementing secure API strategies, and leading complex integrations that improved project delivery times by 20%. Recognized as a three-time Star of the Month, he actively mentors developers and fosters a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.


Previously, at Wollemi Solutions, he contributed to AI-powered product development, delivering core features and data-driven enhancements that boosted market alignment and user engagement by 20%. His expertise in performance optimization and backend scalability helped streamline operations and improve system load times by 15%.


Beyond his professional work, Hemant is an active tech community member and a lead volunteer at GDG Cloud Mangalore, where he has helped organize Cloud Community Days 2024 and DevFest Mangalore 2023 & 2024. Passionate about continuous learning, problem-solving, and backend performance optimization, he enjoys sharing insights on scalable system design, API security, and cloud-native development.


📌 Key Skills: Node.js, Fastify, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Express, JavaScript, GCP, API Security, System Design