How do I use Micrometer for monitoring applications?

How do I use Micrometer for monitoring applications?

Micrometer is a metrics facade that provides a simple way to instrument your applications. You can use it to collect and export metrics to various monitoring systems.

What are the key features of Micrometer?

Key features include support for multiple monitoring systems, a simple API for metrics collection, and built-in support for common metrics like timers and gauges.

Can you show me a basic example of how to implement it?

Sure! First, add the Micrometer dependency to your project. Then, you can create a MeterRegistry bean and use it to register your metrics.

How do I visualize the metrics collected?

You can visualize metrics using tools like Prometheus or Grafana. Just configure Micrometer to export metrics to your chosen monitoring system.