In this episode, we dive into the complexities of performance monitoring in Rails applications. Our discussion revolves around popular tools like Honey Badger, New Relic, Skylight, and App Signal, and the challenges of effectively using them. We explore specific pain points such as queue times, slow endpoints, and memory usage, and contemplate whether rolling your own solution is viable. Listen in for insights, tips, and relatable struggles in maintaining and optimizing Rails apps, especially for smaller teams and solo developers.00:31 Challenges with Performance Monitoring Tools01:17 Specific Tools and Their Limitations02:07 The Cost and Complexity of Monitoring04:02 Seeking Solutions and Alternatives09:13 Database Monitoring and Additional Tools14:18 Considering Building Custom Solutions16:23 Seeking Help from App Signal17:01 Discussing Nate Berkopec's Speed Book19:10 Challenges with Performance Monitoring22:12 Complexity of Building Web Apps25:00 Prioritizing Development Tasks29:16 Concluding ThoughtsLINKS- Ryan's Website- Brendan's X/Twitter- Brendan's BlueskySend us a text

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