# View latency heatmap in Traces Explorer and updates to Related Metrics

> View latency distribution and identify outliers to help with RCAs and improving system performance, and improvements to Related Metrics in Log Details.

Source: https://last9.io/changelog/view-latency-heatmap-in-traces-explorer-and-updates-to-related-metrics/

### Latency Distribution Heatmap in Traces

You can now view a latency distribution heatmap in the [Traces Explorer](https://app.last9.io/traces/). In early tests with some users, they found it to be a powerful feature unlocking a couple of key advantages:

- Distribution Visibility
  - See the complete spread of latencies at a given point in time
  - Identify multiple performance modes that would be otherwise hidden by averages when viewed in a line/area graph chart
  - Distinguish between systemic slowdowns vs isolated high-latency traces
- Pattern Detection
  - Immediately see if latency increases affect all request eequally or just a subset
  - Understand if performance degradation is gradual or sudden
  - Identify if the system has consistent performance or variable behavior

### Improvements to Related Metrics

While viewing the Related Metrics in the Log Details side panel, we’ve made some updates:

- Display the node, container, or pod name next to each section title
- Synchronized crosshairs between all the charts
- Touch ups to the overall look and feel, including better chart colors