Synthetic monitoring is a crucial aspect of ensuring website functionality and preventing IT downtime costs. To make synthetic monitoring more accessible, New Relic has introduced several updates, including a new step monitor type that allows users to set up monitors without code, a Quickstarts Synthetic Monitoring library with pre-built scripts, and enhanced visualization in Lookout. The step monitor provides a no-code way to create synthetic monitors by adding "steps" and entering actions, such as verifying text or elements on the page. Users can also utilize templates from the Quickstarts library to get started faster. Additionally, synthetics are now integrated with Lookout, allowing users to view performance changes across all monitors in a single view. To set up a step monitor, users follow a streamlined process that separates different monitor types into cards and guides them through the setup process. They can then configure the monitor, select locations for testing, enter steps, test the monitor before deployment, and troubleshoot any errors. The updated experience also includes a Selenium IDE script generator to facilitate more advanced tests.