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Observability 2.0-How do we get there? Yes, there is a way to level up: logs. #QATherapyPodcast

Logs have the power to preserve relationships between metrics, giving you deeper insights and a clearer picture of what’s happening in your system. Want to move from Observability 1.0 to 2.0? Start by making your logs work smarter. Watch the full QA Therapy episode to learn more!

How Observability Tools Empower Developers to Succeed

Note: A version of this article was originally published on CIO Influence. Burnout is widespread in the world of software engineering. According to a 2023 report, 73% of developers have experienced burnout at least once in their careers, and work-life balance has been cited as a key driver of developer satisfaction. Luckily, there are tools and strategies that teams can implement to reduce mental load, prevent burnout, and improve overall developer wellbeing.

S1.E32: The power of observability and Exploratory Testing with Charity Majors

"Monitoring is for your known unknowns. Observability is for your unknown unknowns." But what does that really mean? And where does exploratory testing fit into all of this? In this episode of QA Therapy, we sit down with Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb, to dive into the evolving role of testing, monitoring, and observability in modern software development.

Developer-First Observability: The Key to Accelerating Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential for staying competitive, driving value, and meeting evolving customer expectations. As Brian Solis puts it, “Digital transformation is to change the way you compete, how you create value, and how you can use digital tools and technology to be relevant as the world continues to evolve.” Organizations worldwide are taking this to heart, with spending on digital transformation expected to hit $3.9 trillion by 2027.

Introducing SmartBear Insight Hub: A New Era of Developer Observability

We’re excited to announce that BugSnag is now officially SmartBear Insight Hub. This evolution reflects the broadening of our capabilities beyond error monitoring to encompass full-stack observability with real-user monitoring, backend performance monitoring, and distributed tracing.

Ebpf For Tls Traffic Tracing: Secure & Efficient Observability

Tracing TLS (Transport Layer Security) traffic is crucial for modern observability systems. It helps monitor encrypted communication, diagnose issues, and optimize application performance. However, traditional methods like TLS proxying and packet capturing often come with significant performance overheads and security risks. They are not always the ideal solution, particularly for high-performance or security-sensitive environments.

Achieving Observability Goals: A Conversation with TestGuild

Last month, TestGuild’s Joe Colantonio sat down with two of SmartBear’s product wizards to discuss the world of developer observability and upcoming trends. Eran Grabiner is co-founder of distributed tracing tool Aspecto, which was acquired by SmartBear earlier this year. Right now, he works as Director of Product Management for Aspecto spearheading observability projects. Justin Collier is a longtime member of the SmartBear team and currently serves as Senior Director of Product Management.

AI Observability: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities

Observability refers to understanding a system’s internal state by examining its external outputs, like logs, metrics, and traces. Borrowed from control theory, it’s the ability to infer what’s happening inside a system without direct access. To visualize observability, consider the human body. We don’t need to open it up to understand its internal state. By measuring external signals like body temperature, heart rate, or blood pressure, we can infer what’s happening inside.

Cloudera Observability - Financial Governance

Managing and forecasting cluster resource consumption costs is a complex task. Inefficient resource allocations and usage can lead to budget overruns and unexpected expenses. The challenge lies in gaining comprehensive insights into your resource consumption across different regions, departments, and user groups. It's also crucial for accurate financial planning. Cloudera Observability provides powerful financial governance capabilities to tackle these challenges effectively by providing unparalleled insight and control over your resource consumption and costs.