What methods do you use to monitor and optimize the performance of backend services in production? Provide examples of metrics that you would track.

## What to Cover 1. Describe tools and methodologies used to monitor performance. 2. Discuss which metrics are most critical for your work (e.g., latency, throughput). 3. Illustrate how you've used this data to inform decisions. ## Strong Answer Framework - Combine method and outcome. ## Watch Out For - Be prepared to explain technical terms and metrics clearly.