The Latest in OpenJDK and JCP Expert Group: Insights with Simon Ritter

Presenters Simon Ritter Michael Redlich Source InfoQ podcast Java’s Evolution: From Language Specs to Runtime Performance 🚀 Hey everyone, and welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re diving deep into the ever-evolving world of Java, a language that continues to surprise and delight us with its constant innovation. We had a fantastic chat with Simon Ritter, Deputy CTO at Azul and a long-time member of the JDK Expert Group (since JDK 9!), to unpack the latest trends and what’s on the horizon. ...

December 22, 2025 · 7 min

CPU Hardware Counters - Bryan Boreham

Presenters Bryan Boreham Source PromCon EU 2025 🚀 Unlocking System Secrets: A Deep Dive into CPU Hardware Counters 🧠 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wondered exactly what’s happening inside your computer’s CPU when it’s working hard? Today, we’re diving deep into a fascinating, often-overlooked area: hardware counters. This presentation from PromCon, led by the brilliant Bryan Boreham, revealed a world of granular performance insights hidden within your CPU’s core – and it’s way more exciting than you might think! 🤯 ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min

Engage Prometheus in Rust Ecosystem - Ruihang Xia

Presenters Ruihang Xia Source PromCon EU 2025 Rust is Rising: How a New Language is Reinventing Prometheus 🚀 Monitoring your systems has become increasingly complex. We’re drowning in data, struggling to extract meaningful insights, and often relying on clunky, inflexible tools. But what if there was a better way? Today, we’re diving into a fascinating project that’s poised to revolutionize the Prometheus ecosystem – and it’s all thanks to Rust. 💡 ...

December 19, 2025 · 5 min

Building an Observability Agent for Rapid Root Cause Analysis using Prometheus metrics - P. Yekbote

Presenters Pavan Yekbote Source PromCon EU 2025 🤖 Level Up Your IT: AI Agents for Lightning-Fast Root Cause Analysis ⚡ As a tech enthusiast, you know that downtime is the enemy. And when things go wrong, figuring out why can feel like an endless, frustrating detective story. But what if you could have an AI co-pilot to help you solve those mysteries in a fraction of the time? That’s exactly what AWS engineer Pavan showcased in a recent presentation – a revolutionary approach to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using AI agents. Let’s dive in and explore how this technology is poised to transform IT operations. ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min

SAAFE - A prioritized alerting model to troubleshoot your incidents - Jorge Creixell, Manoj Acharya

Presenters Jorge Creixell Manoj Acharya Source PromCon EU 2025 🚀 Level Up Your Troubleshooting: Introducing the Assertion Framework 💡 Hey everyone! I’m Jorge from Grafana Labs, and I’m thrilled to share a game-changing approach to observability – one designed to cut through the alert chaos and deliver real insights. We’ve been working on this alongside Manoj (who’s enjoying some family time!), and we believe it’s a significant step forward in how we approach troubleshooting. Let’s dive in! ...

December 19, 2025 · 5 min