Lightrun Pros and Cons

Being a web developer I was frustrated by bugs which reproduced only in production env and were nowhere to be found in development env.

By using lightrun to debug production env I was able to reduce time and tons of e-mails with requests for specifics about how to reproduce the bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing stands out for now, but I've been using it for a short time.

I haven't used other tools like it in the past, so this is my only experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightrun helped us to debug a complex system in production with very few steps. It helped us also to with sneaky memory leaks.

The IDE plugin just works!

The deployment and the integration was just like installing any 3rd party libs.

The snapshot feature helped us a lot.

Thanks to Eliran and Noam for the support🙏🏼 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The bad thing is that you need to know what you are looking for.

Also maybe the tags should be better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightrun has changed the way I approach debugging for my cloud-native applications. The ability to debug during runtime, directly from my preferred integrated development environment (IDE), has been a game-changer in my development workflow.

The seamless integration of Lightrun with my IntelliJ IDE has been a boon. Gone are the days of having to rely solely on post-mortem analysis or setting up elaborate debugging environments. With Lightrun, I can now put breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through my code as it's actually running, all without disrupting the application's flow. This dynamic approach to debugging has been instrumental in identifying and resolving issues that might have been elusive otherwise.

One of the most significant advantages of using Lightrun is the speed at which I can address problems. By being able to debug directly from my IDE, I can quickly pinpoint the root cause of issues and make necessary corrections without the need for time-consuming back-and-forths between code and debugger interfaces. This has had a tangible impact on my productivity and has allowed me to allocate more time to actual development tasks rather than wrestling with debugging complexities.

Moreover, Lightrun aligns perfectly with the fast-paced nature of modern development. It not only accelerates issue resolution but also empowers me to experiment and iterate more effectively. This is particularly vital in a cloud-native environment where changes need to be implemented swiftly to meet evolving requirements.

In conclusion, Lightrun's ability to facilitate real-time debugging from within my IntelliJ IDE has elevated the quality and speed of my development activities. It's a tool that has brought efficiency, precision, and agility to my Java development process, allowing me to build and refine cloud-native applications with greater confidence and swiftness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'll be happy to see the solution grows and cover more technologies, it certainly on the right path Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightrun has been a game-changer for me as a tester, addressing a critical pain point that many of us encounter: the challenge of debugging production-specific bugs.

Lightrun's standout feature is its direct integration into the production environment. This capability eliminates the need for back-and-forth emails and replication requests. As a tester, I can now swiftly identify issues, evaluate variables, and scrutinize expressions in real-time, all while the system functions seamlessly.

In my short time using Lightrun, I'm yet to uncover significant drawbacks. This tool has streamlined my workflow, providing efficient solutions for debugging, especially considering testers' need for access to production environments, which can be a hurdle in some organizations.

Lightrun addresses a vital concern for testers: the ability to debug in production. This eliminates the time-consuming process of recreating issues in development environments that might differ significantly. With Lightrun, I can now provide more accurate insights to the development team, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

In conclusion, Lightrun's real-time debugging capabilities have transformed how I tackle production-specific bugs. Its integration into the production environment is a testament to its value, significantly enhancing my testing process and effectiveness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightrun's real-time debugging capabilities have transformed how I tackle production-specific bugs. Its integration into the production environment is a testament to its value, significantly enhancing my testing process and effectiveness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tool is user friendly. It contains the features necessary for us to perform appopriate failure analysis. Our prior state (and current state for many teams) involves cobbling together from various sources and using individuals as oracles for past failures. Lightrun makes it easier to doo root cause analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing about Lightrun the tool. I would love to see some industry recognized certifications on the tool with additional "university" courses from the vendor, so as I recruit I can have more confidence in an individuals ability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightrun makes it easy to gain insight into the production environment without going through the tedious process of making changes to the codebase (no PRs, no release pipelines needed). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup could have been more intuitive but once you get it to work it's great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to add logs, and metrics to a running application without requiring restarts or redeployment is extremely helpful. The integration is also simple and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No complaints. Thus far in my use of Lightrun, I haven't encountered any specific problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- It supports typescript!

- I can easily add logs and snapshots to a running code in production without the need to wait for a deployment to run. this is a major advantage if I need to understand what's going on in real-time.

- I don't need to replicate the production environment in my local machine. I can work directly on production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- no support in GO which is unfortunate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Reduce a lot of time and effort to debug issues in distributed production Environment.

2. Very easy-to-use, clear, and simple user interface.

3. Bring varieties of options such as trace printing and console.logs

4. Great user interface, integrated into the vscode as an extension. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Generally, to tool is excellent,

We can always improve the way of manage agents/ instances from the app/ website management dashboard and manage the tool more at the user level and not the account level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have been using Lightrun for several years now and the tool is a tremendous time saver. it is almost as good as running IDE debugger attached to production env. The ability to print log conditionally is especailly useful.

Also, the guys over at Lightrun are very responsive for questions and comments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the compiler that Lighgtrun uses is not as powerful as the one from the JDK so you need to learn its eccentricities. for example, it does not do autoboxing so you cannot compare Integer object to number literal like you would do in your source code. you have to explicitly convert the object to primitive value (intValue())

The guys at Lightrun have improved the user experience of the tool with every new release, and there is still way to go. there are little QoL improvements that can help in picking tags of server instances, managing multiuple log files and snapahots.

Also, I can see many places where AI would be very helpful: creating log condiitons and expressions, duplicating log msgs, "linking" log msgs at begining and exit of method, auto expiration of logs and snapshots ... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.