LOAD TESTING: HOW MANY HTTP REQUESTS/SECOND CAN A SINGLE MACHINE HANDLE?

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Load testing was performed on a single machine to determine how many HTTP requests per second it can handle, using a Java-based REST API, PostgreSQL, and DigitalOcean infrastructure. The tests were conducted on machines with varying CPU and memory configurations, showing that even a small machine could handle hundreds of requests per second. A medium machine could handle 500-1,000 RPS, while a large machine sustained 2,000-3,000 RPS.