How do you profile and optimize Rails performance?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

Performance optimization involves profiling, caching, and query tuning.

Deep explanation

Tools like rack-mini-profiler, NewRelic, and Skylight help identify bottlenecks in DB, memory, and views.

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