Elastic APM
Elastic APM (Application Performance Monitoring) is an open-source tool that collects performance data from applications in real-time to monitor and troubleshoot issues. It integrates with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to provide insights into application performance, errors, and user experience. It supports various programming languages and frameworks, enabling developers to track requests, database queries, and external service calls.
Developers should use Elastic APM when building or maintaining applications that require performance monitoring, especially in microservices or distributed systems where debugging can be complex. It helps identify bottlenecks, reduce latency, and improve reliability by providing detailed traces and metrics. Use cases include monitoring web applications, APIs, and backend services to ensure optimal performance and quick issue resolution.