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Deep Dive into Metrics and Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana - JSJ 645

Dive into a fascinating discussion blending the worlds of literature, gaming, and tech. In this episode, Chuck and Dan explore the intriguing connections between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, including an extraordinary tale about Israeli pilots translating The Hobbit during wartime. They share insights into Guy Gavriel Kaye’s standalone novel Tigana, inspired by Renaissance Italy, and discuss the complexities and strategies of board games like Monopoly and Letters from Whitechapel.

August 20, 2024

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Charles Max Wood
Dan Shappir
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Deep Dive into Metrics and Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana - JSJ 645

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 Dive into a fascinating discussion blending the worlds of literature, gaming, and tech. In this episode, Chuck and Dan explore the intriguing connections between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, including an extraordinary tale about Israeli pilots translating The Hobbit during wartime. They share insights into Guy Gavriel Kaye’s standalone novel Tigana, inspired by Renaissance Italy, and discuss the complexities and strategies of board games like Monopoly and Letters from Whitechapel.
But that’s not all. The episode takes a technical turn as the speakers delve into the dynamic world of application monitoring with Prometheus. They unpack the mechanics of event loop lag, heap usage, and GC storms, and share how Prometheus's query language (PromQL) and integration with Grafana can proactively manage and solve performance issues. Hear about real-time alerting, sophisticated querying, and the practical applications of these tools in companies like Next Insurance and Sisense.
This episode is packed with information - from managing performance metrics and alerting systems to insightful discussions on favorite standalone fantasy novels and the productivity hacks that keep our hosts on top of their game. So, sit back and join us for an engaging and informative session on Top End Devs!

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