DjangoCon 2022 | Observe!

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Configure logging to gather actionable insights, visualize performance, and optimize application behavior by using structured logging, APM tools, and monitoring visualizations.

Key takeaways
  • Configure logging to log data in a structured format such as JSON to enable easier analysis and visualization of log data.
  • Use tools like struct log to log transaction data, including metadata about the request and response.
  • Annotate transactions with metadata such as user ID, author, and timestamp to enable meaningful analysis of log data.
  • Use APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools like Elastic APM or Sentry to provide visibility into the performance of your application.
  • Instrument your code to monitor its behavior and usage, including monitoring database queries and API calls.
  • Use monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to visualize and alert on key metrics, such as request latency and error rates.
  • Consider using a serverless architecture to simplify monitoring and logging, as it eliminates the need to manage infrastructure.
  • Use logging to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize the application for better performance.
  • Use visualization tools like Splunk to analyze and visualize log data and provide insights into application behavior.