GitLab reduced the backup execution time from 48 hours to 41 minutes - how did they achieve this?

In this GitLab blog article, the team reveals how they significantly reduced their repository backup time from 48 hours to just 41 minutes. Before implementing new solutions, this process was quite lengthy and inefficient. The team made key architectural changes and optimized their procedures to achieve this remarkable reduction in time. Major transformations included altering data storage methods and utilizing more efficient algorithms. The authors emphasize the importance of regularly reviewing and adapting processes to enhance performance and save time. The improvements not only accelerated backup processes but also increased the reliability and security of the stored data.