The History of Metrics According to Me

Explore the evolution of metrics and monitoring in engineering disciplines through this Docker SF Meetup talk. Delve into the history of metrics, from early applications in electrical engineering to modern software development practices. Discover why metrics are crucial for ensuring system performance and reliability. Learn about the challenges of implementing metrics in software engineering and how Docker aims to simplify this process. Examine the role of Prometheus in modern metrics collection and monitoring, including its format, configuration, and architecture. Gain insights into Docker's integration with Prometheus, future roadmap, and plans for improving metrics collection in containerized environments. Understand the importance of making metrics an integral part of service development from the start and how Docker is working to achieve this goal.