API performance, audio API, FastAPI, Cloud Run, real-time audio, bottlenecks, race conditions, event loop, gRPC

## Understanding Bottlenecks in Real-Time Audio APIs

In the world of software development, particularly within the realm of APIs, performance issues can often seem elusive. A common question arises: "How many simultaneous users can we support?" While this question may appear straightforward, the path to an answer can reveal a cascade of bottlenecks that can significantly impact an AP...