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HTTP is the backbone of all API-centric, modern web apps. APIs are the place where the core business logic of an application lives. As a result, developers spend a lot of time optimizing the API business logic. This article addresses a Node.js developer’s dilemma while debugging an HTTP API request. We take a sample Node.js/Express.js-based HTTP service to demonstrate a new way of debugging Node.js applications using the Lightrun observability platform.

For years, Chromatic managed virtual servers on behalf of our clients. As tools like Upsun matured, our team realized we were spending much of our clients’ budgets on simply maintaining those servers—instead of making their sites better (which is kind of our reason for existing).

Cloud computing is becoming extremely popular. As a result, the trust in hybrid Cloud platforms is also increasing day by day. By combining the benefits of a Cloud platform with legacy systems, the hybrid cloud model offers something for every kind of business. But, without a strategy to manage operations on a hybrid Cloud model, it is challenging to extract maximum value from it. This blog will examine the best practices for hybrid Cloud management.

Back in my day, our offices used to have an “open concept” layout – just rows of desks. And at the end of every row was a 720i LCD TV showing 4 to 5 key metrics we’d watch after every release with great concern. While those wallboards sure were beautiful, we rarely had a clear view on how a release was trending. With our latest update to Dashboards, we’re joining form and function with Release Health widgets and a new release filter.

A logging framework is a software tool that helps developers output diagnostic information during the execution of a program. This information is used to debug the program or monitor its performance. There are many different logging frameworks available, starting with simple logging libraries to full-fledged logging and observability platforms.

If you’re unfamiliar with multicloud, it can be tricky to know where to start. This complete guide covers the basics of multicloud, how it could benefit your business, and how to get started.

Without Network Monitoring, there is no good way to get a real-time view of your connected environment. But with Network Monitoring reports, you can look backwards to spot problems and trends. Just as vital are logs that deepen this rear-view mirror look, as they contain all the data for all the elements you are monitoring.

Raygun4Apple can now be added to your project using the newer Swift Package Manager, instead of Cocopods. Raygun4Apple provides Crash Reporting and Real User Monitoring for iOS, tvOS & macOS. Users of Raygun4Apple can now add it to their project by adding a reference to our GitHub repository. If you are not familiar with Swift, You might also want to check out Apple’s guide on how to add Swift packages in xcode first.

Trust is a very fickle partner to rely on in the IT sector primarily due to the incessant barrage of security threats from both external and internal actors. This is why government, enterprise, and other types of organizations hold cybersecurity as a top priority as hackers discover ever more ingenious ways to stay under the radar.