As the number of Grafana users grows each year, so does the variety of reasons people are using Grafana dashboards. During 2023, members of the our community — both inside and outside of the company — shared some of their incredible professional and personal projects, including how Grafana has allowed them to successfully launch a rocket, cut back on carbon emissions, and even help balance a national power grid.

Most software engineers know that they are typically tasked with on-call shifts, but new software engineers entering the field may be asking themselves – What do I even do if I get scheduled for an on-call shift? This is a common question that often doesn’t get answered until that first on-call shift, and unfortunately that can be overwhelming for a young professional who is nervous about their first on-call shift, let alone their first incident.

Website uptime is crucial for businesses to maintain a strong online presence and ensure a positive user experience. However, frequent website downtime can harm your brand reputation, customer loyalty, and your bottom line. This blog post will explore the common causes of website downtime and provide practical solutions to diagnose and resolve these issues effectively.