New Relic
New Relic[edit]
New Relic is a popular web application performance monitoring (APM) tool that provides valuable insights into the performance and availability of Elixir applications. By offering deep visibility into the entire application stack, New Relic enables developers and operations teams to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot bottlenecks, optimize performance, and enhance the overall user experience.
Features[edit]
New Relic boasts a range of powerful features for monitoring Elixir applications:
Real-time Monitoring[edit]
With New Relic, developers can gain real-time visibility into the inner workings of their Elixir applications. The tool collects and displays metrics about response times, throughput, error rates, CPU and memory usage, database calls, and more, enabling teams to quickly identify performance issues.
Transaction Tracing[edit]
New Relic's transaction tracing feature allows users to trace the path of individual requests through an Elixir application. It provides detailed information about the execution time of individual functions and modules, helping developers pinpoint slow-performing components.
Error Monitoring[edit]
Through robust error monitoring, New Relic assists developers in identifying and resolving application errors. The tool automatically tracks exceptions and reports critical details, such as the line of code where the error occurred, stack traces, and contextual information, facilitating rapid debugging and issue resolution.
Custom Dashboards[edit]
New Relic provides highly customizable dashboards, allowing users to create personalized visualizations of key metrics. By centralizing the most relevant data, teams can easily monitor application performance and create alerts based on specific thresholds or conditions.
Database Monitoring[edit]
With New Relic, developers can monitor the performance of their Elixir applications' database queries in real-time. This feature provides insights into slow queries, allowing users to optimize database interactions and improve overall application performance.
Integration with Elixir[edit]
New Relic offers seamless integration with Elixir applications through an agent that collects and sends performance data to the New Relic servers. The agent can be easily installed and configured, providing immediate visibility into application performance.
Getting Started[edit]
To begin using New Relic with Elixir, follow these steps:
- Sign up for a New Relic account at [1](https://newrelic.com/)
- Retrieve your New Relic license key
- Install the New Relic agent for Elixir using your preferred method (e.g., mix dependency)
- Configure the agent with your New Relic license key
- Start your Elixir application and monitor its performance through the New Relic web interface
Conclusion[edit]
New Relic is an indispensable tool for Elixir developers and operations teams, offering comprehensive monitoring and performance management capabilities. By leveraging its features, users can optimize their Elixir applications, ensure consistent performance, and deliver exceptional user experiences.