Wikipedia:Don't worry about performance

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This page in a nutshell: Server performance is managed by system administrators, so editors should focus on creating and improving content. Wikipedia can handle large-scale editing, but excessive use of complex templates, parser functions, or frequent page purges can affect performance. Editors should follow best practices to avoid unnecessary strain while keeping content quality the priority.

Wikipedia editors generally do not need to worry about performance issues, as the platform's servers are designed to handle large-scale editing efficiently. System administrators manage performance concerns, so editors should focus on content creation and improvement rather than making policy decisions based on technical concerns and assumptions about performance.

However, certain actions—such as excessive use of complex templates, costly parser functions, frequent page purges, or automated edits—can impact performance and should be used cautiously. While Wikipedia encourages bold editing, editors should follow best practices to avoid unnecessary strain on the system.

Ultimately, improving content should remain the priority, while performance considerations are left to the technical experts.