Digma takes the novel approach of bringing production observability data into the development environment. Instead of discovering performance issues after deployment, developers see real-time feedback about their code's runtime behavior while they write it. The platform analyzes telemetry from staging or production environments and surfaces insights like slow database queries, N+1 query patterns, and error-prone code paths directly in IDE annotations.
The tool integrates with major IDEs including VS Code and JetBrains products, displaying performance metrics and potential issues as inline hints alongside the code. When a developer opens a function, they immediately see its average execution time, error rate, and any performance regressions compared to previous versions. This context helps developers make informed decisions about optimization before changes reach production.
Digma is free for individual developers with paid plans for team features. The platform has been highly rated on Product Hunt for its innovative approach to shifting observability left in the development workflow. It collects data through OpenTelemetry instrumentation, meaning teams can use it alongside their existing observability stack without replacing any tools.