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Understanding Distributed Tracing with a Message Bus

So you're used to debugging systems using a distributed trace, but your system is about to introduce a message queue—and that will work the same… right? Unfortunately, in a lot of implementations, this isn't the case. In this post, we'll talk about trace propagation (manual and OpenTelemetry), W3C tracing, and also where a trace might start and finish.

Troubleshoot faulty frontend deployments with Deployment Tracking in RUM

Many developers and product teams are iterating faster and deploying more frequently to meet user expectations for responsive and optimized apps. These constant deployments—which can number in the dozens or even hundreds per day for larger organizations—are essential for keeping your customer base engaged and delighted. However, they also make it harder to pinpoint the exact deployment that led to a rise in errors, a new error, or a performance regression in your app.

How to optimize resource utilization with Kubernetes Monitoring for Grafana Cloud

Overprovisioning or underprovisioning your Kubernetes resources can have significant consequences on both your budget and your app performance. By underprovisioning your Kubernetes infrastructure, you’ll end up with lagging, underperforming, unstable, or non-functional applications. On the opposite end of the spectrum, overprovisioning is a costly issue: Organizations spent almost $500 billion on cloud resources in 2022, yet an estimated 30% of those were wasted.

How to Monitor HTML Canvas for Load and Uptime

Before diving into how to monitor HTML Canvas, let’s define it. HTML Canvas is a powerful feature of HTML5 that allows developers to create and manipulate graphics, animations, and other visual effects using JavaScript. It’s a blank slate on which you can draw whatever you want, making it an excellent tool for creating interactive and dynamic web content.

Common Event Format (CEF): An Introduction

In the world of software engineering, monitoring and logging are two essential processes that help developers keep track of the performance and behavior of their applications. To facilitate this process, several logging formats have been developed over the years, including the Common Event Format (CEF). In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what the Common Event Format is, how it works, and why it is important.

10+ Best Status Page Tools: Free, Open source & Paid [2023 Comparison]

Communication with our users is very important. You want them to be aware of the new features that your platform exposes, exciting news about the company, but also about the status of the services that you are building for them. This includes information about all the functionalities and the infrastructure and applications behind them – when they work correctly and efficiently and when they don’t.

How Small Tech Businesses Can Gain A Winning Edge

The IT landscape is highly competitive, and setting a small business apart is easier said than done. You may have money and resource constraints that can keep you from competing with the big players in the domain. But gaining an edge is not about marketing promotions and innovative products and services. It requires a genuine effort to give the best to your customers to make them stick for the long haul. You can also push a little harder to make a mark in the hyper-competitive landscape. Here are a few actionable tips for small tech businesses to gain a winning edge.

Surefire Tips To Ensure Flawless Customs Declarations

Custom declarations are an integral element of international trade. After all, you cannot expect to get your goods across the borders without proper paperwork. According to a World Customs Organization report, over 250 million import and export declarations grossing a value of over US$18 trillion were processed around the world in 2020 alone. You can imagine how significant they are to business owners operating in the international trade landscape.

DevOps vs. Agile: How Can They Work Together to Ensure Your Business Grows

The word "agile" is the most overused buzzword in the business world today. But what exactly is agile? Is it another way to say "flexible" or "adaptable"? Or is there something more to it? And what about DevOps? How does that differ from agile development? What does it mean for your company, and why should you care about it? In this article, we'll examine how DevOps and Agile can work together to ensure your business grows. We'll also explain how they each work individually so you can decide which approach works best for your company's unique needs.

Understanding Azure Blob Storage Metadata: A Complete Guide

In today’s world, data is king. Companies and organizations are generating vast amounts of data every day, and they need a way to store, manage, and organize that data. This is where cloud storage solutions like Azure Blob Storage come into play. Azure Blob Storage is a scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud storage solution that allows you to store and retrieve large amounts of unstructured data. One of the key features of Azure Blob Storage is metadata.