Lightweight is a metric, not an adjective
How we define and measure the dynamic footprint of simob. A deep dive into /proc, memory attribution, and tracking resource usage in CI.
The Simple Observability Blog
Server monitoring, technical deep-dives, and product updates to help you maintain reliable infrastructure
Engineering
Go is portable, until it isn't
An exploration of Go's portability limits when integrating with system-specific C libraries like libsystemd and dealing with glibc vs. musl systems.
Why server monitoring matters?
Why monitoring your app isn’t enough. Discover how server monitoring helps you catch issues early, stay secure, and respond fast.
Blocking web scrapers: A realist’s approach
A realist’s guide to blocking web scrapers with layered defenses. Practical strategies from real-world experience to slow down automated data extraction.
Product
Simple Observability is now on the DigitalOcean Marketplace
Teams can now get started with Simple Observability in seconds directly through the DigitalOcean Marketplace with native billing and SSO.
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