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October 10, 2024
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Java Logging Basics: Concepts, Tools, and Best Practices

Imagine you're a detective trying to solve a crime, but all the evidence is invisible.  Sounds impossible, right?  That's exactly what it's like trying to debug a Java application without proper logging.  Java logging is your magnifying glass, your fingerprint kit, and your trusty notepad all rolled into one. It's the unsung hero that helps…
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Sematext recognized as one of the Best Software Products by G2 and Gartner review platform communities

At Sematext, we are dedicated to making troubleshooting easier for ops teams. We knew we were doing something right when we started to receive awards and positive reviews from our

Debugging Node.js Memory Leaks: How to Detect, Solve or Avoid Them in Applications

In this article, you'll learn how to understand and debug the memory usage of a Node.js application and use monitoring tools to get a complete insight into what is happening

How to Handle Java Lang OutOfMemoryError Exceptions

All the applications that you're trying to execute require memory. It doesn't matter if the application was developed using assembly language. Or if you used a low-level programming language like

Solr vs Elasticsearch: Performance Differences & More. How to Decide Which One Is Best for You

“Solr or Elasticsearch?”…well, at least that is the common question we hear from Sematext’s consulting services clients and prospects. Which one is better, Solr or Elasticsearch? Which one is faster?

Log4Shell: How We Protect Sematext Users

On December 9, 2021, a vulnerability was reported that could allow a system running Apache Log4j 2 version 2.14.1 or below to be compromised and allow an attacker to execute

Real User Monitoring (RUM) vs. Synthetic Monitoring Comparison

Three seconds is all it takes before your customer decides to leave. Would you imagine that! The audacity of some people! But, can you really blame them? We live in

Understanding Apache Logging: How to View, Locate and Analyze Access & Error Logs

Apache - the technology that powers the web. I'm not sure if that is correct, but I think that we wouldn't see the world wide web in its current shape

NGINX Monitoring: Best Tools and Key Metrics You Should Know About

NGINX is a popular web server featuring a wide range of capabilities, including reverse proxy, mail proxy, HTTP cache, and load balancing. It offers TLS offloading and a health check

How Do You Monitor Cassandra Performance: Key Metrics to Measure

Apache Cassandra is a distributed database known for its high availability, fault tolerance, and near-linear scaling. It was initially developed by Facebook, but it is a widely used open-source system

Exception Handling in Java: How-to Tutorial with Examples & Best Practices

As developers, we would like our users to interact with applications that run smoothly and without issues. We want the libraries that we create to be widely adopted and successful.