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Observability is a team effort: join our new Discord server

Join our new Discord community to collaborate on performance optimization, share insights, and shape the future of observability!

By Thomas di Luccio, on Oct 11, 2024

The hitchhiker’s guide to observability – part 2

Ever wondered about the great question of life, the universe, and everything observability? Find the answer with Blackfire. Dive into how continuous observability can transform your app’s performance and solve problems before they even arise. Take the first step with simple, daily habits that make a world of difference.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Oct 09, 2024

The hitchhiker’s guide to observability – part 1

Your application’s performance is only as strong as your observability habits. Learn how Blackfire can help you spot issues before they escalate, and find out how easy it is to start integrating observability into your workflow with simple, actionable 5-minutes steps.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Sep 25, 2024

Preparing for the holiday rush:  essential tips to reinforce your app and infrastructure

Scaling effectively and ensuring app stability during high-traffic events like Black Friday can determine the success of your e-commerce app. Our live stream, “Essential tips to reinforce your app and infrastructure” dives deep into strategies such as load testing, replicating production environments, and leveraging observability tools to optimize performance.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Sep 11, 2024

Announcing changes to the “Profile all requests” feature on Chrome

Chrome Manifest v3 limits our ‘Profile all requests’ feature, forcing its removal from the Chrome extension. While we explore solutions, Firefox users can continue using this capability seamlessly.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Sep 05, 2024

Scaling for success: load testing your app for Black Friday – part 3

Effective load testing replicates real-world scenarios, putting your application through its paces with simulated traffic patterns that mimic Black Friday. This proactive approach prepares your system for high demand and builds confidence in its reliability and performance under pressure.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Aug 28, 2024

Scaling for success: load testing your app for Black Friday – part 2

Scaling for success on Black Friday isn’t just about adding more servers—it’s about understanding your application’s limits and optimizing performance under extreme conditions. Load testing provides the insights needed to fine-tune your infrastructure and code, guaranteeing a smooth user experience when it matters most.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Aug 14, 2024

Scaling for success: load testing your app for Black Friday – part 1

As Black Friday approaches, e-commerce platforms brace for an unprecedented surge in traffic. You must load-test your application to ensure a seamless shopping experience and maximize conversion. By simulating peak traffic conditions, load testing helps identify potential bottlenecks and scalability issues, ensuring your app can handle the influx of eager shoppers.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 31, 2024

Building resilience: projecting the impact of changes before they reach prod with Blackfire

Blackfire allows you to predict the impact of changes before they go live. Not only does it shield you from degraded performances, but it can prevent you from being the source of potentially global outages.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 22, 2024

Boosting PHP performance: mastering OPcache optimization with Blackfire

Unlock the full potential of your PHP applications with our comprehensive guide to OPcache optimization. Dive deep into the PHP compilation mechanism and see how Blackfire’s continuous observability solution can ensure your settings are always optimized for the best performance.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 17, 2024