May 2022 Summaries

Instabug has officially rolled out code ownership for Crash Reporting, allowing teams to create and assign issues according to package/path and filename. This feature enables the use of Instabug's rules engine to automatically assign issues to relevant teams, as well as manually assigning issues through the "Actions" sidebar. The feature also includes a team filter on the crashes list to browse issues owned by a team and monitor workload at a glance. Additionally, Instabug is working on bringing code ownership to App Performance Monitoring and adding more features to improve accountability and prioritization.

Luciq has officially introduced code ownership for Crash Reporting after a successful beta phase, allowing users to create teams and assign issues based on package/path and filename associations. This feature enables the automatic assignment of issues to relevant teams using a rules engine, which can also trigger additional actions like forwarding issues to integrations. Users can manually assign issues to teams and create rules to alert teams only to pertinent issues, reducing noise and enhancing focus. The code ownership rollout includes tools for monitoring team-specific workloads and is set to expand to App Performance Monitoring with future updates aimed at improving accountability and streamlining prioritization. Feedback is encouraged through Intercom to further refine these features.

Mobile Application Performance Monitoring (APM) is critical due to rising user expectations for performance standards. Building in-house APM software may seem cost-effective, but it often comes with hidden functionality and opportunity costs, making commercial software a more profitable option. Estimating the development and maintenance costs of an in-house APM tool can be complex, requiring an inventory of necessary features and considering infrastructure needs, user interface design, research and development, maintenance, and opportunity costs. These costs often exceed the price of a commercial software subscription. Commercial APM software offers increased customer retention and ROI, reduced downtime, and eliminated in-house workload, making it a known expense with advantages over building in-house. Evaluating commercial APM software can provide a turnkey solution with customizable features to suit business needs.

Mobile Application Performance Monitoring (APM) is crucial as user expectations for app performance grow, and while building in-house APM solutions might seem cost-effective, commercial APM software often proves more economical and efficient. In-house APM tools, typically a mix of open-source components and custom code, can appear cheaper but usually incur significant hidden costs related to functionality, maintenance, infrastructure, and opportunity. Commercial APM software like Luciq offers predictable expenses, advanced features, and reduced downtime, freeing internal resources for other tasks. More importantly, the opportunity costs of performance issues, such as app crashes leading to uninstalls and negative brand perceptions, can be substantial. Investing in commercial APM solutions could enhance user retention and revenue growth, with features like Apdex scores, extensive data visualizations, and robust monitoring that support business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Instabug, a mobile observability and performance monitoring platform, has raised $46 million from investors including Insight Partners, Accel, Forgepoint Capital, and Endeavor Catalyst. The company aims to provide visibility and insights to developers and leading enterprises to build top mobile applications. Founded by Instabug's CEO and Co-Founder Omar Gabr and CTO Moataz after their own experience in building mobile applications, the platform treats mobile performance as a first-class citizen. Mobile teams were left waiting for app store reviews instead of having proactive visibility into performance and user experience issues. The company has expanded its solutions from pre-release to in-production capabilities, focusing on addressing challenges in complex teams with fast-paced release cycles. Instabug's growth comes from its customers, who stand at the core of this growth, providing feedback that helps make the platform better every day.

Luciq, a company founded by Omar Gabr and Moataz, has raised $46 million from investors including Insight Partners, Accel, Forgepoint Capital, and Endeavor Catalyst to develop a mobile observability and performance monitoring platform. Recognizing a gap in mobile performance insights compared to web and server-side applications, Luciq aims to empower mobile development teams with the tools to proactively monitor and improve their applications. The platform has garnered support from over 25,000 mobile teams and partners with companies such as DoorDash and Verizon. Luciq's goal is to become the premier mobile observability platform, providing customized dashboards to track app health and performance, which is increasingly critical as mobile interactions become the primary interface for brand and product experiences.