DrupalCon Nashville 2018: Handling a Big Year: ACLU.org in 2017

This talk focuses on the technological and infrastructural challenges faced by the American Civil Liberties Union during a year of significant growth and legal activism in 2017. Speakers Patrick Jensen, Narayan Newton, and Matt Cheney delve into the complexities of scaling their legacy donation platform, addressing issues such as handling rapid increases in web traffic and the performance implications of third-party integrations. They explore tooling and frameworks like New Relic, SaltStack, and Locust for traffic simulation and site performance validation. Attendees will gain insights into preparing their organizations for swift responses to unforeseen changes, ensuring stability and scalability in high-pressure situations.