Modern API platforms live and die by their tail latency. Your users do not care that the “average” response time is fine if 5% of requests are 10× slower. This post walks through using k6 to benchmark Azure API Management (APIM) backed APIs, first with a basic latency script and then with per‑request telemetry streamed into Azure… Continue reading Measuring API Latency & Throughput with k6
Category: OpenTelemetry
Observability Unleashed: OpenTelemetry in Azure Functions with Go
In the evolving landscape of serverless computing, observability has become paramount for building reliable, scalable applications. This article explores how to implement OpenTelemetry (OTel) in Azure Functions using the new Flex Consumption plan with Go custom handlers, providing comprehensive telemetry data through Azure Monitor's Data Collection Endpoint (DCE) and Data Collection Rule (DCR). What is… Continue reading Observability Unleashed: OpenTelemetry in Azure Functions with Go