Introduction
Why Cursor Apps Often Feel Fast at First
The 100-User Problem
Reason 1: The App Fetches Too Much Data
Reason 2: Database Queries Are Not Optimized
Reason 3: The App Makes Too Many API Calls
Reason 4: No Caching Strategy Exists
Reason 5: Frontend Rendering Becomes Heavy
Reason 6: AI Features Are Not Rate-Limited
Reason 7: File Uploads and Storage Are Not Designed for Growth
Reason 8: Background Work Runs in the Request Cycle
Reason 9: Deployment Setup Is Too Small or Misconfigured
Reason 10: No Monitoring Means You Guess Instead of Diagnose
How to Fix a Slow Cursor-Built App: The Practical Order
Performance Checklist Before You Reach 100 Users
Common Mistakes Cursor Builders Make
Quick Answer for Founders
How VibeToLive Can Help
