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Sentry's AI debugger now references traces for troubleshooting distributed systems

Debugging is an ever-present pain for all developers, and that will continue despite, or maybe even thanks to, the rise of AI-written code. Tools like Sentry have been around for a while to help us engineers track and debug issues, but it’s tempting to make that process even faster and easier with some shiny new AI tools. Sure, I could just copy-paste the exception’s stack trace from Sentry into ChatGPT, but what if I really wanted something smart?

Application Debugging in Sentry with Flags, Tracing, and Seer

In this video, Cody takes you on a tour or fixing problems in the Unborked marketplace using Flags, Traces, and Seer! Sentry is all about giving you options when it comes to debugging - whether its using the dev toolbar to manage feature flags on the fly, using replays and tracing to dive deep into whats happening in your application, or even using Seer (in beta) to pull all the context from your application together - everything from traces, to errors, to stack traces and more - and give you a root cause of what went wrong, and pull a PR to fix it.

Coredump #007: AI, Open Source, & the Future of Embedded Development

In today's Coredump Session, we dive into a wide-ranging conversation about the intersection of AI, open source, and embedded systems with the teams from Memfault and Goliath. From the evolution of AI at the edge to the emerging role of large language models (LLMs) in firmware development, the panel explores where innovation is happening today — and where expectations still outpace reality. Listen in as they untangle the practical, the possible, and the hype shaping the future of IoT devices.

Why Software Observability is Key for Device Success

As devices become more software-driven, ensuring quality isn't just a good practice—it's essential. Discover why François Baldassari believes that observability is the secret weapon in navigating software complexity and avoiding major incidents. Explore how staying ahead in this evolving landscape can revolutionize edge computing.

Why Uptime Is The Magic Metric For Every Industrial IoT Fleet

When industrial devices go down, entire operations can grind to a halt. François Baldassari, CEO of Memfault, breaks down why uptime should be a core metric—and how embedded observability helps you get there. Learn how to chip away at reliability issues, identify root causes fast, and avoid costly downtime. Memfault gives embedded teams a better way to monitor, debug, and update connected devices. Discover what’s possible when you close the visibility gap.

Beyond Error Codes - Debugging Ill-Defined Problems

It’s Friday around 4 PM. You’ve been on a productivity tear and are getting to wrap up for the week when, all of a sudden, things go off the rails. Logging has stopped entirely with no clues to the problem, your LED has stopped blinking, and even the debug CLI you painstakingly coded has stopped responding to any of your commands. “But I wasn’t even making a complicated change!” you yell into the void.

Connected Locks vs Traditional Ones: The Visibility Gap

In a world where traditional locks are a testament to mechanical precision, why do connected locks still make us anxious? Join François Baldassari as he explores the quality challenges of software in hardware and the exciting potential that lies in bridging this reliability gap. Discover why overcoming these challenges is crucial and how the promise of smart technology could revolutionize everyday experiences.

COREDUMP #006: Pebble's Code is Free: 3 Former Pebble Engineers Discuss Why It's Important (PT. 2/2)

In today’s Coredump Session, the team reunites to unpack the behind-the-scenes lessons from their time building firmware at Pebble. This episode dives into the risks, decisions, and sheer grit behind a near-disastrous OTA update—and the ingenious hack that saved a million smartwatches. It’s a candid look at the intersection of rapid development, firmware stability, and real-world consequences.