testmycode / testmycode/tmc-server

Points list takes a while to load

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enhancement tricky
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Ruby
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Description

When we have a lot of participants, it takes a while to load courses/:id/points
Investigate either caching it or alternative ways of making it feel more responsive

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Research direction

Start by tracing the courses/:id/points endpoint and measuring its response time with a large participant set. Compare the current behavior with caching or other responsiveness options described in the issue; done means the points list loads more responsively for courses with many participants.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
backend, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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