Weaving the web – integrating profiling tools into CI/CD pipelines

As your cloud application evolves, continuous performance optimization is key. Embedding profiling tools into your CI/CD pipeline is akin to giving your application a heart that beats in rhythm with performance best practices.

Think of your tools as weapons in your performance optimization arsenal, and consider the following:

• Seamless integration: Select tools that integrate smoothly into your existing CI/CD workflow
• Automation capability: Opt for tools that support automated data collection and analysis
• Actionable insights: Ensure the tools provide clear, actionable insights to guide optimization efforts

Some popular options include the following:

• Distributed tracing tools: Jaeger and Zipkin
• Service-level profiling tools: JProfiler and Dynatrace
• CI/CD integration tools: Jenkins and GitLab CI

In addition to these tools, consider tools such as Grafana for visualizing...