Great Backend Engineering (GBE)

Solomon Eseme
Great Backend Engineering (GBE)

The GREAT Backend Engineering (GBE) is Masteringbackend's official podcast. Tune in to learn how to become a great backend engineer from the experiences of other great backend engineers. Your host, Solomon Eseme.

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  1. API Monitoring and Observability for Backend Engineers

    2024. 07. 13.

    API Monitoring and Observability for Backend Engineers

    Summary In our latest podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Anthony to discuss the crucial aspects of API Monitoring and Observability. Anthony shared his extensive experience, covering everything from the basics of structured logging to advanced monitoring strategies. Here's a recap of the key points and insights from our conversation. Highlights Basics of Structured Logging Anthony explained the foundational concept of structured logging, emphasizing its importance for backend engineers. Structured logging involves using a consistent format of key-value pairs, making logs more searchable and analyzable. Differences Between Structured and Traditional Logging Anthony delved into the nuances of structured logging versus traditional logging, highlighting the benefits of consistency and contextual metadata. He also shared best practices for effective implementation. Importance of Monitoring in Backend Engineering Anthony discussed the critical role of monitoring in maintaining the health and performance of APIs. Effective monitoring helps detect issues, proactively troubleshoot, and minimize downtime. Tools and Techniques for Observability Anthony recommended several tools and techniques for achieving effective observability: Prometheus for metrics collection and alerting. Grafana for real-time dashboards. Datadog for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and analytics. ELK Stack for log management and analysis. Building a Robust Monitoring Strategy For backend engineers starting with API monitoring and observability, Anthony outlined key steps to build a robust strategy: Implement structured logging. Set up basic monitoring with tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Configure alerts for critical metrics. Integrate multiple observability tools for comprehensive insights. Continuously review and improve the monitoring strategy. Key Insights Consistency and Context in Logging Structured logging provides a consistent format and includes contextual metadata, significantly enhancing the ability to diagnose issues and analyze performance. Proactive Monitoring Monitoring is essential for proactive issue detection and troubleshooting, ensuring system reliability and performance. Comprehensive Observability Combining various tools and techniques allows for a holistic view of system health and performance, making it easier to maintain and optimize backend systems. Step-by-Step Strategy Starting with the basics and progressively building a robust monitoring strategy ensures a strong foundation for maintaining API health and performance. Stay tuned for more expert insights in our upcoming podcasts! LINKS: APIToolKit Anthony Twitter MasteringBackend Academy

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The GREAT Backend Engineering (GBE) is Masteringbackend's official podcast. Tune in to learn how to become a great backend engineer from the experiences of other great backend engineers. Your host, Solomon Eseme.

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