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Why High CPU Usage Happens in PHP Applications (And How to Fix It)
Published February 8, 2026 • 8 min read
High CPU usage in PHP applications is often caused by inefficient database queries, heavy loops, cron jobs, or missing caching strategies. This guide walks through real production scenarios and shows how to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
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