Error Monitoring with Continuous AI Code Improvement | Brian Rue, Rollbar
Release Date: 06/06/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode, we sit with Brian Rue, the CEO and co-founder of Rollbar. They discuss Rollbar’s continuous code improvement platform, which uses AI to help developers proactively discover, predict, and fix errors in their code. Brian shares his background in coding and how his experience in building social games on Facebook led him to start Rollbar. He explains the evolution of their error monitoring solution and how they incorporated AI to provide accurate alerts and signals to developers. They also discuss the impact of AI on developer productivity and the value proposition of Rollbar’s AI-driven solution.
The introduction of AI into Rollbar’s error monitoring solution revolutionized the process. By leveraging AI, Rollbar could accurately identify and group errors, saving developers from sifting through millions of error reports. The AI solution incorporated domain-specific knowledge and inferred patterns based on data, enabling developers to focus on the most critical issues. This automation not only improved the accuracy of error detection but also allowed developers to respond faster to issues, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
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Founder Bio:
Brian is the CEO and Co-founder of Rollbar, the leading continuous code improvement platform that proactively discovers, predicts, and remediates errors with real-time AI-assisted workflows. With Rollbar, developers continually improve their code and constantly innovate rather than spending time monitoring, investigating, and debugging. Brian founded the company with Cory Virok in 2012. Prior to Rollbar, Brian was the CTO and Co-founder of Lolapps, a leading publisher of independent games on social networks and mobile platforms. Brian attended Stanford University where he studied Management Science and Engineering.
Time Stamps:
01:38 Brian Rue background and professional journey
05:20 Enhancing error monitoring through AI integration
09:26 Maximizing developer efficiency through AI automation
13:33 Acquiring talent and technology for AI integration
16:40 Managing Time Zones in Global Teams
19:27 Rollbar's go to market strategy
21:47 Balancing product adoption and value proposition in sales
24:13 Navigating VC funding in a challenging tech ecosystem
25:46 What's coming up for Rollbar in 2024, and what are the future plans
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