Basics of Application Performance Monitoring

Basics of Application Performance Monitoring equips participants with essential skills to effectively monitor and enhance application performance. The course structure emphasizes hands-on projects and interactive learning, allowing participants to engage directly with tools and techniques that are pivotal in the software engineering and DevOps landscape. By the end of the program, attendees will possess a robust understanding of performance metrics, monitoring tools, and optimization strategies that can be applied in real-world scenarios.
Participants will delve into various aspects of application performance, including the identification of bottlenecks, utilization of monitoring tools, and the application of best practices for performance tuning. The course culminates in a final project where learners will implement a comprehensive performance monitoring solution for a sample application, enabling them to showcase their acquired knowledge and skills. This practical approach not only reinforces learning but also encourages participants to publish their results in Cademix Magazine, contributing to the community and enhancing their professional profiles.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Application Performance Monitoring (APM) concepts
Overview of performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Tools and technologies for application performance monitoring
Setting up a monitoring environment for web applications
Understanding server-side performance and response times
Client-side performance metrics and optimization techniques
Analyzing performance data and identifying bottlenecks
Implementing real-time monitoring and alerting systems
Best practices for performance tuning and optimization
Final project: Developing a performance monitoring solution for a sample application

Equip participants with practical skills in application performance monitoring and the ability to apply these skills in professional settings.

Graduates, job seekers, business professionals, and optionally researchers or consultants.

Basic understanding of software development and familiarity with programming concepts.