The previous post focused on adding new monitoring metrics using the Servo library. Before such a change goes into production it usually is a good idea to measure the performance impact of the library, especially so when it impacts code on the critical path of the application.

Developing a metrics monitoring component seems simple, but deceptively so.

This bug report highlights the potential dire consequences of undefined variables in Shell scripts.

The PlayFramework has long been my framework of choice. It stands out in the crowded space of jvm web frameworks in particular because it is (relatively) lightweight, with a short learning curve, and a focus on ease of testing both at the unit and functional level.

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