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This project originated as an Independent Research Topic Investigation for the Data Science for Public Affairs class at Indiana University.

Explore various techniques for managing data relationships in Elasticsearch, including denormalization, nested documents, and parent-child relationships. Understand the challenges and benefits of each method, along with workarounds for implementing SQL-style joins in the NoSQL environment.

Embark on a backend optimization journey for a mobile app, overcoming resource limitations. JSON, Protobuf, and FlatBuffers serialization protocols are scrutinized, with DIY optimization yielding significant performance boosts. Load tests showcase the efficiency of FlatBuffers, emphasizing its superiority for rapid data serialization. Uncover the importance of protocol selection in achieving optimal performance in real-world applications.