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Advanced Open edX Monitoring with AppSignal for Python
Python

Advanced Open edX Monitoring with AppSignal for Python

In this second part of a two-part series, we'll dive into the more advanced monitoring capabilities that AppSignal can offer our Open edX application.

By Amir Tadrisi on

Optimize Database Performance in Ruby on Rails and ActiveRecord
Ruby

Optimize Database Performance in Ruby on Rails and ActiveRecord

Let's dive into some strategies to optimize database performance in Rails and ActiveRecord.

By Daniel Lempesis on

The Basics of Rack for Ruby
Ruby

The Basics of Rack for Ruby

Rack is the foundation for every popular Ruby web framework in existence. In the first part of a three-part series, let's set up a Rack app.

By Ayush Newatia on

Managing Distributed State with GenServers in Phoenix and Elixir
Elixir

Managing Distributed State with GenServers in Phoenix and Elixir

This two-part series explores working with Phoenix in a distributed setup. In part one, we'll look at GenServers.

By Pulkit Goyal on

Best Testing Practices in Node.js
JavaScript

Best Testing Practices in Node.js

Check out 15 best testing practices to write efficient, effective, and easy-to-maintain tests in Node.

By Antonello Zanini on

How to Use Lambda Functions in Python
Python

How to Use Lambda Functions in Python

Let's look at some examples and best practices when using Lambda functions for Python.

By Federico Trotta on

Rails Community Survey 2024: AppSignal Ranks in Top 5
Ruby

Rails Community Survey 2024: AppSignal Ranks in Top 5

AppSignal has secured a top 5 spot in the 2024 Ruby on Rails Community Survey. In this post, we'll take a look at our rankings and key development trends.

By Connor James on

Find and Fix N+1 Queries Using AppSignal for a Phoenix App in Elixir
Elixir

Find and Fix N+1 Queries Using AppSignal for a Phoenix App in Elixir

We'll dive into how N+1 queries happen, their impact on performance, and some strategies to detect and fix them with AppSignal.

By Sapan Diwakar on

We've Redesigned Our Charts at AppSignal: 6 New Features
AppSignal

We've Redesigned Our Charts at AppSignal: 6 New Features

We've given our charts a major makeover and they're a lot easier to use.

By Wes Oudshoorn on

What's New in Ruby on Rails 8
Ruby

What's New in Ruby on Rails 8

Let's explore everything that Rails 8 has to offer.

By Damilola Olatunji on

Integrating Open edX with AppSignal
Python

Integrating Open edX with AppSignal

Let's see how we can use AppSignal to monitor and improve performance in an Open edX application.

By Amir Tadrisi on

Measuring the Impact of Feature Flags in Ruby on Rails with AppSignal
Ruby

Measuring the Impact of Feature Flags in Ruby on Rails with AppSignal

We'll set up feature flags in a Solidus storefront using Flipper and AppSignal's custom metrics.

By Julian Rubisch on

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