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Golang Functional Options are Named Arguments on Steroids

Functional options are a way to build clean, extensible Go APIs. They work like named arguments, but also handle defaults, validation, and alternate input forms without exposing a mutable config struct.

May 6 2026 7 min read Read
AI

LLM Cost Monitoring with OpenTelemetry

Track and control OpenAI, Anthropic, and other LLM API costs with OpenTelemetry. Monitor token usage per request, calculate real-time spend, and set budget alerts.

Apr 7 2026 8 min read Read
AI

OpenTelemetry for AI Systems: LLM and Agent Observability (2026)

How to instrument LLM apps and AI agents with OpenTelemetry. Covers GenAI semantic conventions, auto-instrumentation for OpenAI/Anthropic/LangChain, agent tracing, token cost metrics, and privacy best practices.

Apr 2 2026 8 min read Read
Logging

6 Free & Open-Source Log Management Tools in 2026

Looking for free log management software? Explore the top 6 open-source log management systems in 2026 with features, pros/cons & cost savings.

Mar 30 2026 4 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

Top OpenTelemetry Backends for Storage & Visualization

Complete list of open source OpenTelemetry backends for storage and visualization: Uptrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, ClickHouse. Compare features, setup, and scalability.

Mar 30 2026 10 min read Read
Engineering

Golang memory arenas [101 guide]

Golang memory arenas allow to allocate objects from a contiguous region of memory and free them all at once with minimal memory management or garbage collection overhead.

Mar 14 2026 8 min read Read
Uptrace news

Uptrace Pricing Update — April 2026

Starting April 10, 2026, Uptrace prices will increase by up to 15% due to Hetzner infrastructure cost increases. Metrics pricing also switches from timeseries-based to datapoints-based billing.

Mar 1 2026 2 min read Read
Engineering

Go Context timeouts can be harmful

You probably should avoid `ctx.WithTimeout` or `ctx.WithDeadline` with code that makes network calls. Here is why.

Feb 7 2026 3 min read Read
Engineering

Tips on writing JSON REST APIs in Go

Practical guidance for building JSON REST APIs in Go, covering inline request types, request size limits, response helpers, and other production ready patterns.

Feb 7 2026 4 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

Monitoring cache stats using OpenTelemetry Go Metrics

Tutorial on exposing go-redis cache hit and miss statistics with the OpenTelemetry Go metrics API, counters, and observers before sending data to Uptrace.

Feb 7 2026 3 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

Instrument Go app with OpenTelemetry Tracing

Instrument your Go app with OpenTelemetry to trace requests, record errors, and send data to Uptrace.

Feb 7 2026 7 min read Read
Observability

Splunk Pricing & Costs: Free vs Enterprise

Complete breakdown of Splunk pricing models, license types, and actual costs. Compare Splunk Free vs Enterprise, understand hidden expenses, and find cost-effective alternatives.

Dec 23 2025 12 min read Read
Logging

Python Logging Config: dictConfig, QueueHandler & Thread Safety

Python logging guide with dictConfig examples, QueueHandler setup, RotatingFileHandler config, thread safety patterns, and best practices for production.

Dec 13 2025 22 min read Read
Logging

Docker Logs Command Reference: tail, follow, since Options

Complete docker logs command guide with examples: --tail, --follow, --since flags, grep filtering, log export, rotation, and docker-compose logs. Includes Kubernetes kubectl logs commands.

Dec 10 2025 11 min read Read
Logging

kubectl logs Command Reference and Documentation

Complete kubectl logs command reference with all flags and options. View pod logs, follow in real-time, filter by time range, access previous containers, and manage Kubernetes logging.

Dec 3 2025 7 min read Read
Observability

Node.js Performance Monitoring Guide

How to monitor Node.js in production: memory leaks, event loop blocking, slow endpoints. OpenTelemetry setup, metrics to track, and debugging tips.

Nov 19 2025 7 min read Read
Infrastructure

How to Monitor RabbitMQ

Step-by-step guide to RabbitMQ monitoring. Learn which metrics to track, compare monitoring tools (Prometheus vs Datadog vs OpenTelemetry), and set up alerts that prevent production failures.

Nov 18 2025 9 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

OpenTelemetry Java Agent for Spring Boot: Complete Setup Guide

Master OpenTelemetry Java Agent instrumentation for Spring Boot applications. Zero-code setup, automatic tracing, configuration examples

Nov 13 2025 8 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

OpenTelemetry Manual Instrumentation in Java: Custom Spans & Business Metrics

Master manual instrumentation with OpenTelemetry Java API. Learn to create custom spans, add business metrics, and instrument Spring Boot applications with practical code examples.

Nov 12 2025 11 min read Read
Logging

Golang Logging Libraries in 2025

Discover the top Golang logging libraries in 2025, from standard packages like log and slog to advanced tools like Logrus, Zap, and Zerolog. Learn how to implement structured logging and improve application observability with best practices and tools like Uptrace.

Nov 10 2025 6 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

Golang Monitoring using OpenTelemetry

Golang Monitoring allows you to manage your Golang infrastructure and monitor the performance of your applications.

Nov 10 2025 7 min read Read
Infrastructure

Cloud Microservices Monitoring on AWS and Azure with OpenTelemetry

Monitor microservices across AWS and Azure with vendor-agnostic observability. Covers AWS Lambda, EKS, Azure Functions, and AKS with unified traces and metrics for cloud environments.

Oct 2 2025 11 min read Read
Observability

Debugging Microservices in Production with Distributed Tracing

Learn how to debug microservices in production using distributed tracing. Step-by-step guide to root cause analysis with trace visualization, span filtering, and service dependency maps.

Oct 2 2025 13 min read Read
Infrastructure

Kafka Event-Driven Microservices: Monitoring and Observability

See how to monitor Kafka-based microservices with OpenTelemetry. Understand distributed tracing across asynchronous events, consumer lag metrics, and debugging end-to-end event flows.

Oct 2 2025 9 min read Read
Infrastructure

Kubernetes Microservices Monitoring and Observability with OpenTelemetry

Complete guide to monitoring microservices on Kubernetes. Covers pod-level metrics, service mesh tracing, debugging ephemeral containers, and applying OpenTelemetry in production.

Oct 2 2025 9 min read Read
Observability

Microservices Architecture: Patterns, Design Principles, and Observability

What is microservices architecture and when to use it? Explore key design patterns, service decomposition, communication strategies, and monitoring techniques for building scalable and observable systems.

Oct 2 2025 8 min read Read
Infrastructure

Monitoring Polyglot Microservices: Python, Node.js, and Go with OpenTelemetry

How to monitor microservices written in multiple languages? Learn OpenTelemetry best practices for tracking requests across Python, Go, and Node.js with unified metrics and traces.

Oct 2 2025 10 min read Read
Infrastructure

Monitoring Spring Boot Microservices with Actuator, Micrometer, and OpenTelemetry

Learn how to monitor Spring Boot microservices using Actuator, Micrometer, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry. Step-by-step guide to metrics, distributed tracing, and production observability.

Oct 2 2025 7 min read Read
Engineering

How to Become an SRE Engineer

Complete guide to becoming a Site Reliability Engineer. Learn required skills, career paths, salary expectations, and step-by-step roadmap from entry-level to senior SRE positions.

Sep 27 2025 10 min read Read
AI

LangChain Observability: Monitoring Guide for Production Apps

Monitor LangChain applications in production: track token costs, debug chain failures and measure performance with OpenTelemetry. Includes code examples and deployment guides.

Sep 15 2025 16 min read Read
Observability

Integrating CI/CD Pipelines with Observability Tools

Integrate CI/CD pipelines with observability tools for better deployment monitoring, faster issue detection, and improved software delivery.

Jul 30 2025 7 min read Read
Uptrace news

Uptrace v2.0: The Future of Observability is Here

Deep dive into Uptrace v2.0 with multi project management, fixture based provisioning, faster JSON storage in ClickHouse, and sweeping performance upgrades.

Jul 24 2025 7 min read Read
Observability

Defining SLA/SLO-Driven Monitoring Requirements in 2025

Complete guide to setting service objectives and translating them into effective alerts and dashboards for modern applications.

Jun 15 2025 9 min read Read
Observability

A Developer's Framework for Selecting the Right Tracing Vendor

Choosing a tracing vendor for microservices? Use our developer framework. Learn about SLAs, OpenTelemetry, sampling, and cost to pick the best solution. Debug faster!

Jun 4 2025 5 min read Read
Logging

Syslog Implementation: Servers, Integration and Best Practices

Take control of your system logs. Learn to implement a powerful syslog infrastructure with rsyslog, syslog-ng, effective server setup, SIEM integration, and essential security best practices for your production systems.

May 29 2025 11 min read Read
Observability

How to Choose an APM Solution: 5 Critical Questions for 2025

Learn the essential criteria for evaluating modern APM tools in 2025. This guide walks you through key considerations, from business alignment to vendor reliability, to help you select the right application performance monitoring solution.

May 25 2025 7 min read Read
Observability

Evaluating Synthetic Monitoring Platforms: What to Look for in 2025

Drowning in synthetic monitoring options for 2025? Cut through the noise with our no-nonsense guide. Real feature comparisons, practical evaluation criteria, and working integration example - everything you need without the marketing fluff.

May 19 2025 6 min read Read
OpenTelemetry

12 OpenTelemetry-Compatible Platforms You Should Know in 2025

Discover which OpenTelemetry-compatible observability platforms are dominating in 2025. This deep comparison reveals key strengths and limitations of Uptrace, Datadog, Dynatrace, and 9 other leading platforms to help you make the right choice for your specific needs.

Apr 29 2025 11 min read Read
AI

AI Agent Observability Explained: Key Concepts and Standards

Explore the fundamentals of AI agent observability, including key concepts, OpenTelemetry standards, and implementation approaches for monitoring autonomous AI systems.

Apr 16 2025 6 min read Read
AI

From Traditional Monitoring to AI-Enhanced Observability

Discover how AI-enhanced observability transforms traditional monitoring approaches, enabling deeper insights and automated analysis for complex systems and applications.

Apr 14 2025 7 min read Read
Infrastructure

Prometheus Monitoring in 5 Minutes: Set Up Your First Alert

Learn how to quickly deploy Prometheus monitoring, configure essential metrics, and create your first alerts in just 5 minutes. Perfect for DevOps beginners and teams looking for rapid implementation.

Apr 2 2025 10 min read Read
Observability

13 Best DataDog Competitors in 2025: Complete Comparison Guide

Compare the top DataDog competitors in 2025: Uptrace, Dynatrace, New Relic, Splunk, AppDynamics, AWS, Sumo Logic, SolarWinds, IBM, ManageEngine, Elastic, LogicMonitor, and Prometheus

Feb 28 2025 10 min read Read
Infrastructure

What Does No Healthy Upstream Mean and How to Fix It

Complete guide to diagnosing and fixing no healthy upstream errors across Nginx, Kubernetes, and Docker. Learn immediate solutions and prevention strategies.

Jan 18 2025 5 min read Read
Observability

Is Datadog Worth the Price? An In-Depth Cost Analysis

Explore Datadog pricing and features in 2025. This comprehensive guide analyzes costs, compares alternatives like Uptrace, and helps you determine if Datadog is worth the investment for your business. Learn about pricing tiers, hidden costs, and how to optimize your observability spend.

Jan 9 2025 8 min read Read
Observability

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Guide for DevOps Teams in 2025

A comprehensive guide to Application Performance Monitoring (APM) for modern DevOps teams. Learn about essential features, implementation strategies, and best practices for effective application monitoring.

Jan 8 2025 11 min read Read
Observability

What is Performance Engineering and How it can Reduce costs?

Discover how Performance Engineering can reduce costs by 35% and improve user satisfaction by 50%. Learn proven strategies, implementation steps, and best practices. Includes practical guides, tools comparison, and expert tips.

Dec 11 2024 8 min read Read
Infrastructure

How to Fix "Upstream Connect Error" in 7 Different Contexts

A comprehensive guide to resolving upstream connect errors across various environments. Learn step-by-step solutions for Nginx, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Services, Proxy Servers, and Monitoring Systems.

Dec 2 2024 8 min read Read
Observability

What is Single Pane of Glass? Solution to Unified IT Management

Comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing Single Pane of Glass solutions for unified IT management and monitoring.

Nov 21 2024 9 min read Read
Engineering

How to Use FastAPI [Detailed Python Guide]

Discover how to use FastAPI to build robust and high-performance web applications. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic concepts to advanced features, real-world applications, and best practices.

Oct 17 2024 14 min read Read
Observability

What Is Full Stack Observability and Why Is It Important?

Discover what full stack observability is and why it is crucial for modern IT environments. Learn how this comprehensive approach to monitoring and observability can improve system performance, enhance collaboration, and optimize costs. Explore key components, implementation strategies, and see how solutions like Uptrace can provide deep insights across your entire technology stack.

Oct 6 2024 9 min read Read
Logging

Guide to Crontab Logs - How to Find and Read Crontab Logs

Master crontab logs management with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to check, analyze, and optimize crontab logs for improved system reliability and performance.

Sep 7 2024 5 min read Read
Infrastructure

Redis Monitoring Performance Metrics

Monitoring Redis, an in-memory data structure store, is crucial to ensure its performance, availability, and efficient resource utilization.

Apr 20 2024 6 min read Read
Uptrace news

Uptrace v1.7 is released

Highlights from the Uptrace v1.7 release including dark mode, redesigned navigation, dashboard improvements, JSON API access, and new .NET telemetry views.

Mar 26 2024 2 min read Read
Uptrace news

Uptrace v1.6 is available

Release recap for Uptrace v1.6 featuring service graphs, Prometheus remote write, the Grafana Prometheus data source, annotations, and other platform improvements.

Jan 3 2024 3 min read Read
Engineering

Install ZFS on Ubuntu [Debian]

You can install ZFS on Ubuntu using apt, jonathonf's PPA, or compiling the code from sources.

Feb 3 2023 2 min read Read
Engineering

go-redis joins Redis org on GitHub

Announcement of go-redis v9 with RESP3 support, new hook APIs, better pipeline retries, native OpenTelemetry monitoring, and the move into the Redis GitHub organization.

Jan 23 2023 4 min read Read