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Stackify vs. New Relic vs. Scout | APM Tool Comparison

Stackify Retrace primarily supports Java, .NET, PHP, Nodej.js, Ruby, and Python applications. New Relic supports Java, node.js, Python, Go, PHP, .NET, and Ruby. On the other hand, Scout APM supports Ruby, Python, Node.js, PHP, Elixir & Phoenix, in addition to Error Monitoring, Database Monitoring and External Services Monitoring.

The Business Case for Docker Adoption

Container technology is considered one of the most rapidly evolving in the software industry's recent history. There has been a seismic shift towards more and more organizations adopting containerization for their applications. Containers offer a lightweight, portable, and more efficient alternative to virtual machines and help us run software securely and reliably across different server environments.

End-User Monitoring: How it Can Impact Your Business

After the global pandemic and lockdowns, most businesses look onward to online solutions for their applications. They want to take their business online by creating mobile or web applications. Companies are looking to monitor every aspect of the application, including deployment, bugs, API failures, etc. But the most important thing is how the application behaves when it goes into the hands of the end-users.

How Automated Application Monitoring Saves Time and Money

With the increase in demand for technology and quality assurance, companies are looking to improve their products day by day. For many, time and workforce are limited, so companies are interested in solutions that automate their day-to-day work. Whether developing software or testing it, almost every part of application lifecycle management is reliable on the human workforce. But some parts like monitoring, tracking, and alerting can be automated using some latest software.

Azure vs. AWS vs. GCP: A Direct Comparison

Ever since the pandemic hit the world in 2020, many businesses and institutions have begun to adopt cloud computing into their operations. With more employees working from home, companies have moved from on-site data centers and chosen cloud computing services. Although cloud computing is not new, its relevance has increased during the last year and has revolutionized how businesses and institutions are operating now.

The Case for Frontend Performance Monitoring

Application Performance Monitoring has been a popular concept among developers and companies alike. APM data has helped product teams increase their growth and revenue manifold. Whether it is an issue affecting the availability of a service or a trend that suggests an incoming increase in user engagement, monitoring has always helped organizations get the best out of their product strategies.

Datadog vs. Splunk vs. Scout | How Do They Compare?

Every day the world is changing in terms of technology. A new innovation happens every second, and software and websites are becoming more and more advanced. We can now access almost every service on the internet, and software needs to be maintained as a top priority so that customer service will not get hindered. Software monitoring, however, is not an easy task. It is a 24x7 business because any user can face an issue at any time.

6 Alternatives to Sentry Error Monitoring

You are likely to face challenges in selecting the best alternatives to Sentry for error monitoring. It can be daunting to read through multiple software companies and vendors to note their features, benefits, and shortcomings. Let’s discuss simplifying this process by covering the six best alternatives to Sentry error monitoring. Feel free to navigate this guide using the links below.

New Relic vs. Appdynamics vs. Scout APM

New Relic and Appdynamics were the two most dominating APMs in the software industry some years back. But after the advancement of technology, software monitoring tools started capturing the market. Due to some lack of functionalities, customers have begun switching to different tools because now they have a perfect solution for their particular use case.

How to Find, Fix, and Prevent Node.js Memory Leaks

When your application starts to grow, one of the essential factors to consider while scaling is memory management. Poor memory management leads to memory leaks, thus affecting application performance. When the performance degrades, it will directly affect the business. So, it is essential to look out for and fix memory leaks in time. This blog post will look at what memory leaks are and how to avoid them in Node.js applications. Feel free to navigate the post using these links.