Counting with Prometheus [I] - Brian Brazil, Robust Perception

Counting with Prometheus [I] - Brian Brazil, Robust Perception
Counters are one of the two core metric types in Prometheus, allowing for tracking of request rates, error ratios and other key measurements. Learn why are they designed the way they are, how client libraries implement them and how rate() works.
About Brian Brazil
Brian Brazil is a core developer of Prometheus, and the founder of Robust Perception. He has developed and maintains components and features across the Prometheus ecosystem including the Python and Java clients, and many exporters. He wrote many of the best practices and guidelines for those looking to use Prometheus, and publishes regularly on the Reliable Insights blog.
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[@revanthalampally]

Very useful video. Thank you !!

[@meditate-relax-liveinpeace5953]

But I seriously doubt the values produced by the PROMQL are accurate? Because, I have ran a very simple query to get the increase per hour, it never comes correct. The weird part is, the past days data is altered, this is really weird.

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Terrific content...but if you spoke slowly and more clearly with less words it would have been awesome

[@akhashramamurthy8774]

Bad speaker.

[@khoavo5758]

Why?

[@schcharles]

He does a great job.

[@ITech2005]

@@ianbillett1775 He said he was a bad speaker, not that he didnt know anything about Prometheus bud.