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. 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