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Date Published
Author
Aileen Horgan
Word count
1274
Language
English
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None

Summary

Chaos Engineering has gained significant traction over the past five years, with Gremlin at the forefront, aiming to build a more reliable internet by proactively testing system resilience. The practice, which involves intentionally introducing faults into systems to improve reliability, has become increasingly popular, as evidenced by the rise in community conferences and a large user base conducting Chaos Engineering attacks. A report based on a survey of over 500 professionals, primarily software and site reliability engineers, highlights the benefits of Chaos Engineering, such as increased system availability and reduced mean time to resolution (MTTR). Although there is a reluctance to run experiments in production, with only 34% doing so, the practice is recognized for preparing teams to handle unexpected incidents, thus safeguarding customer experiences. The popularity of latency and blackhole attacks underscores the evolving needs of businesses facing increased network traffic, while community initiatives like the Gremlin Chaos Champions program and educational resources aim to foster expertise and growth in the field. As the world shifts increasingly online, Chaos Engineering is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of digital infrastructures globally.