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Articles of Thomas di Luccio

Revolutionizing Continuous Observability with Upsun

Discover Upsun, the next-gen Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) designed with a unified infrastructure and application observability solution at its core. Every PHP and Python project is granted full access to Blackfire, ensuring seamless and insightful development.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Oct 04, 2023

Taming the beast: performance optimization of unfamiliar applications with Blackfire – part 2 of 2

In the second part of this mini-series, we’ll delve into the intricacies of defining a test boilerplate that could help us get started on setting up long-lasting control over the performance of an existing application.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Sep 27, 2023

Taming the beast: performance optimization of unfamiliar applications with Blackfire – part 1 of 2

Stepping into an unknown application landscape with the mission to improve its performance can be daunting. Discover how Blackfire is all about turning measurement into performance optimization, ensuring your next steps are driven by data.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Sep 13, 2023

Stepping up your debugging game: unveiling Blackfire’s new debug option to troubleshoot Segfaults

Say goodbye to Segfault mysteries! Blackfire’s new debug option captures critical logs before a crash and makes troubleshooting easier.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Aug 30, 2023

Scaling success: a guide to controlling subscription and usage while your application grows

Managing your application’s growth requires adaptability. Stay in the driver’s seat and discover how to align your Blackfire subscription and usage with your expanding needs.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Aug 16, 2023

Launching into continuous observability with Blackfire Monitoring: empowering developers with live actionable insights

Kickstart your continuous observability strategy with a 360 overview of your applications’ health. Blackfire Monitoring allows you to prioritize performance optimization by providing actionable insights based on aggregating key metrics.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Aug 02, 2023

Navigating your first days with Blackfire: a comprehensive guide to optimizing web application performance

Jumpstart your journey with Blackfire! This post aims at guiding users through their first days with Blackfire, from outlining an Observability Strategy to discovering and using all its features.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 19, 2023

Navigating your first days as an environment manager with Blackfire

Step confidently into your new role as an environment manager with our latest guide, designed to navigate your first days with Blackfire. From setting up your environment to managing access controls, we cover the key responsibilities that will help streamline your processes and optimize your team’s productivity.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 12, 2023

Supercharge your Platform.sh experience with Blackfire’s new one-click activation

Discover the seamless one-click integration of Blackfire with the Platform.sh PaaS. Activate a tailored Blackfire subscription from your console, step into a hassle-free configuration, and focus on delivering unrivaled value to your end users in no time.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jul 05, 2023

Meeting Markus Staab: Crafting a more performant Open Source landscape with Blackfire

Dive into the world of Markus Staab, a passionate web developer, and Open Source contributor who is fervently dedicated to improving the performance of OSS with Blackfire.

By Thomas di Luccio, on Jun 28, 2023