APPDYNAMICS Launches "Corgi Collectibles" – A Playful Approach to Performance Monitoring

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 26, 2023 – APPDYNAMICS LLC, a leading application performance monitoring (APM) solution provider based in San Francisco, today announced the launch of “Corgi Collectibles,” a new feature designed to make understanding complex application performance data…well, a whole lot cuter. Let's be honest, staring at graphs and dashboards all day isn’t exactly a party. Most performance monitoring tools feel…technical. And, frankly, a little intimidating. APPDYNAMICS, known for its powerful ability to help businesses track everything from website speed to database performance, recognized this. They realized that even the best data is useless if nobody understands it, or worse, if people are afraid to look at it. That's where the Corgis come in. “We wanted to take the stress out of application performance monitoring,” explains David Teicher, a key product strategist at APPDYNAMICS. “We thought, what if we could visually represent performance issues using something universally loved? And the answer, overwhelmingly, was corgis.” What are Corgi Collectibles? Corgi Collectibles aren’t about fluffy puppies replacing vital metrics, though. They're a layer of visualization on top of APPDYNAMICS’ existing powerful monitoring capabilities. Here's how it works: Performance as Puppies: Critical performance indicators – like response times, error rates, and CPU usage – are now represented by adorable, animated corgis. A happy, bouncing corgi means things are running smoothly. A sad, sluggish corgi? That signals a problem. The more severe the issue, the more…expressive the corgi gets. Collect 'em All!: Different performance metrics are tied to unique corgi "breeds." For example, database performance is represented by a "Database Dalmatian" (a nod to the pattern of data, of course!). Slow API calls get a sleepy "Sloth Corgi". High error rates bring out the "Grumpy Corgi." Users can “collect” these different corgis as they identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Think of it as gamifying performance monitoring. Clear, Actionable Insights: While the corgis are cute, they’re not just for show. Clicking on a corgi instantly drills down to the underlying performance data, providing developers and IT teams with the information they need to diagnose and fix the issue. APPDYNAMICS’ core functionalities – like transaction tracing, code-level diagnostics, and root cause analysis – remain fully accessible. Customizable Cuteness: Users can adjust the "corgi density" on their dashboards – from a single, watchful corgi to a whole pack of playful pups. They can also toggle the corgi visualization on or off, for those who prefer a more traditional monitoring experience. Real-time Alerts, Corgi-Style: APPDYNAMICS' alerting system now incorporates corgi-themed notifications. Instead of a generic “High Error Rate” alert, users might receive a message like, “Warning! A Grumpy Corgi has been spotted in your API!” Why Corgis? (Seriously) The choice of corgis wasn’t arbitrary. APPDYNAMICS’ product team conducted extensive research (and a lot of internal polling) and found that corgis consistently ranked high in terms of approachability, positivity, and general likability. “We wanted something that would instantly make people smile,” explains Sarah Chen, a UI/UX designer at APPDYNAMICS. “Corgis are just…joyful. And let's be real, dealing with performance issues can be stressful. We wanted to inject a little bit of fun into the process.” Furthermore, the corgi’s short legs and energetic waddle actually provided a surprisingly apt metaphor for identifying performance bottlenecks. “If a corgi is struggling to run,” Chen adds with a laugh, “it's a pretty good visual representation of a slow transaction!” APPDYNAMICS: Beyond Cute Puppies While Corgi Collectibles are getting a lot of attention, it’s important to remember that APPDYNAMICS is a robust and mature APM platform. Founded on the principles of application discovery, performance monitoring, and business transaction management, APPDYNAMICS empowers organizations to: Proactively Identify and Resolve Performance Issues: Before they impact users. Optimize Application Performance: Improve user experience and drive business outcomes. Accelerate Digital Transformation: Ensure the reliability and scalability of modern applications. Gain Business Insights: Understand how application performance impacts key business metrics. APPDYNAMICS supports a wide range of technologies and environments, including: Microservices Architectures Cloud-Native Applications Hybrid Cloud Environments Containers and Kubernetes Popular Programming Languages (Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, etc.) Availability Corgi Collectibles are available now as part of the latest APPDYNAMICS release. Existing customers can enable the feature through the APPDYNAMICS console. New customers can sign up for a free trial at [insert website here - removed for this response]. About APPDYNAMICS LLC APPDYNAMICS LLC, headquartered at 500 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94158-2354, United States (714-966-4981), is a leading provider of application performance monitoring solutions. APPDYNAMICS helps businesses ensure the health and performance of their critical applications, driving innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences. APPDYNAMICS is committed to providing its customers with the tools and insights they need to succeed in today's dynamic digital landscape – and now, with a little help from some very cute corgis.