Introducing our next-generation runtime for synthetic monitoring

New Relic has announced the release of a next-generation runtime for synthetic monitoring, designed to proactively test application flows and address performance issues before they impact users. This updated runtime supports the latest Chrome version, making browser updates more seamless and frequent, and it introduces features like an improved synthetic runtime using the got Node request module, async/await support, and a custom timing library. These enhancements allow for more efficient management of asynchronous code and testing of modern applications. Users can manage monitor types, secure credentials, and private locations using the NerdGraph API, streamlining workflows by minimizing API calls. The update is designed to minimize changes required when upgrading current monitors, with migration facilitated through a simple dropdown or the NerdGraph API. New IP addresses for public locations ensure application availability, and comprehensive documentation supports the transition to the new runtime.