Why Many Glide Apps Slow Down
I have noticed a pattern in many Glide apps I build and help scale. They start fast, but as data grows, performance begins to slow. Users notice immediately. What once felt smooth can suddenly feel sluggish, and engagement drops.
The Real Cause of Slowness
From my experience, the problem is rarely the amount of data. The real factor is where your data lives and how it is structured. Choosing the right data source can make the difference between an app that feels slow and one that feels instant, even with thousands of users.
Insights from Glide
Glide recently shared insights that confirm what I have seen firsthand. They explain why some data sources handle growth better than others, how to structure tables for speed, and why small adjustments can dramatically improve performance.
Why It Matters
If you are building apps that need to scale, this is an area worth paying attention to. The right data setup affects user experience, retention, and the overall success of your app.
Here is the full breakdown from Glide: https://www.glideapps.com/blog/glide-data-sources-speed
