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How a Single "0" Took Down Bilibili — Every Server at 100% CPU, and Reboots Didn't Help

How a Single "0" Took Down Bilibili — Every Server at 100% CPU, and Reboots Didn't Help

Binary Vulnerability Scanning: Catch Backported Patches, Cut False Positives
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Binary Vulnerability Scanning: Catch Backported Patches, Cut False Positives

Binary Vulnerability Scanning: Catch Backported Patches, Cut False Positives

Introduction to OpenResty XRay
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Introduction to OpenResty XRay

Introduction to OpenResty XRay

Nginx Reverse Proxy QPS Dropped 15x: A Missing upstream keepalive and an -O0 Debug Build
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Nginx Reverse Proxy QPS Dropped 15x: A Missing upstream keepalive and an -O0 Debug Build

Nginx Reverse Proxy QPS Dropped 15x: A Missing upstream keepalive and an -O0 Debug Build

Non-Invasive Java Profiler: Capture Method Arguments in Production Without a Java Agent
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Non-Invasive Java Profiler: Capture Method Arguments in Production Without a Java Agent

Non-Invasive Java Profiler: Capture Method Arguments in Production Without a Java Agent

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The Wonderland of Dynamic Tracing (Part 1 of 3)

The Wonderland of Dynamic Tracing (Part 1 of 3)

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How OpenResty and Nginx Shared Memory Zones Consume RAM

How OpenResty and Nginx Shared Memory Zones Consume RAM

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Nginx Memory Usage Explained: Where the RAM Actually Goes

Nginx Memory Usage Explained: Where the RAM Actually Goes

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OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 11 mins read

Nginx Core Dump Analysis: Catch a Worker Process Crash at the First Scene

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  • The Case: Frequent Nginx Worker Process Crashes No Log Could Explain
  • Analyzing the Recording: Replaying the Crash Back to the First Scene
  • Root Cause: A Use-After-Free in Nginx’s Connection Lifecycle
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Case: Frequent Nginx Worker Process Crashes No Log Could Explain
  • Analyzing the Recording: Replaying the Crash Back to the First Scene
  • Root Cause: A Use-After-Free in Nginx’s Connection Lifecycle
  • Frequently Asked Questions

OpenResty XRay Jun 26, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Jun 26, 2026 9 mins read

UDB + OpenResty XRay: Unlocking the Mystery of OpenResty Application Performance

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  • How OpenResty XRay Enhances Efficiency with UDB
  • Hands-On: Analyzing OpenResty Lua Call Stacks with UDB and OpenResty XRay
  • Advantages of Time-Travel Debugging
  • Summary
  • How OpenResty XRay Enhances Efficiency with UDB
  • Hands-On: Analyzing OpenResty Lua Call Stacks with UDB and OpenResty XRay
  • Advantages of Time-Travel Debugging
  • Summary

OpenResty XRay Jul 23, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Jul 23, 2026 8 mins read

How to Debug File I/O in Java with Time-Travel Call Stacks

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  • Where IDE Breakpoints and Coredumps Fall Short in Java File I/O
  • Reconstructing the Full Java Call Stack from a Native write() Syscall
  • Debug Java File I/O Step by Step with Time-Travel Replay
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where IDE Breakpoints and Coredumps Fall Short in Java File I/O
  • Reconstructing the Full Java Call Stack from a Native write() Syscall
  • Debug Java File I/O Step by Step with Time-Travel Replay
  • Frequently Asked Questions

OpenResty XRay Jun 26, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Jun 26, 2026 4 mins read

Unveiling Python Code Execution with UDB

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  • The Unique Value of UDB in Python Debugging
  • Enhancing Debugging Capabilities with OpenResty XRay
  • Real-World Example: Analyzing Python Network Request Call Stacks
  • Summary
  • The Unique Value of UDB in Python Debugging
  • Enhancing Debugging Capabilities with OpenResty XRay
  • Real-World Example: Analyzing Python Network Request Call Stacks
  • Summary

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 7 mins read

Tracing an LRU Cache Memory Leak in OpenResty — Down to the Cached SSL Certificates

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  • Why a Low-Traffic OpenResty App Kept Leaking Memory
  • How We Traced the LRU Cache Memory Leak, Step by Step
  • The Result: From Unbounded Growth to Stable Memory
  • Why a Low-Traffic OpenResty App Kept Leaking Memory
  • How We Traced the LRU Cache Memory Leak, Step by Step
  • The Result: From Unbounded Growth to Stable Memory

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 7 mins read

Uneven Nginx Worker CPU Usage: Tracing a Missing reuseport Flag and a cjson Hotspot

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  • The Symptom: Some Nginx Workers Maxed Out While Others Sat Idle
  • How OpenResty XRay Pinpointed the Root Causes
  • The Fix: Three Optimizations and Their Measured Gains
  • Summary: What OpenResty XRay Found in Minutes
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is OpenResty XRay
  • The Symptom: Some Nginx Workers Maxed Out While Others Sat Idle
  • How OpenResty XRay Pinpointed the Root Causes
  • The Fix: Three Optimizations and Their Measured Gains
  • Summary: What OpenResty XRay Found in Minutes
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is OpenResty XRay

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 9 mins read

The Swiss Army Knife for Dynamic Tracing, How Ylang Tames Complexity

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  • Industry Pain Point: Why We Desperately Need a New Tracing Language
  • The Core Tech: What Makes Y Language a Game-Changer?
  • Ylang Syntax: The Familiarity of C, The Power of Advanced Tracing
  • Killer Applications: Solving Problems Beyond the Reach of Traditional Tools
  • Universal Platform Support: Y Lang Goes Everywhere
  • Compiler Wizardry: Forging a Superior Language with Superior Tools
  • Industry Pain Point: Why We Desperately Need a New Tracing Language
  • The Core Tech: What Makes Y Language a Game-Changer?
  • Ylang Syntax: The Familiarity of C, The Power of Advanced Tracing
  • Killer Applications: Solving Problems Beyond the Reach of Traditional Tools
  • Universal Platform Support: Y Lang Goes Everywhere
  • Compiler Wizardry: Forging a Superior Language with Superior Tools

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 10 mins read

Why Dynamic Tracing is the Future of Production Troubleshooting

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  • The Unseen Crisis in Modern Software
  • Why Traditional Tools Are Failing
  • Dynamic Tracing: The New Paradigm for Troubleshooting
  • The OpenResty XRay Difference
  • From Firefighting to True Observability
  • The Unseen Crisis in Modern Software
  • Why Traditional Tools Are Failing
  • Dynamic Tracing: The New Paradigm for Troubleshooting
  • The OpenResty XRay Difference
  • From Firefighting to True Observability

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 9 mins read

Deep Dive into Dynamic Tracing Technology: How OpenResty XRay Revolutionizes Problem Diagnosis

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  • Dynamic Tracing: A Powerful Tool for Solving Complex System Issues
  • Why Choose OpenResty XRay?
  • Product Focus: XRay Applications in Real-World Scenarios
  • Common Misconceptions and FAQs: What You Might Want to Know About Dynamic Tracing
  • Dynamic Tracing: A Powerful Tool for Solving Complex System Issues
  • Why Choose OpenResty XRay?
  • Product Focus: XRay Applications in Real-World Scenarios
  • Common Misconceptions and FAQs: What You Might Want to Know About Dynamic Tracing

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 7 mins read

The Next Stop for Observability: How OpenResty XRay Redefines Problem Troubleshooting

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  • Why is Problem Troubleshooting Becoming Increasingly Difficult in Modern Software Architecture?
  • Trend Insights: The Future of Observability Technology
  • How Does Dynamic Tracing Technology Break Through Abstraction Layers?
  • Use Case: Real-time Statistics of Plugin Resource Consumption in Production Kong Services
  • Conclusion
  • Why is Problem Troubleshooting Becoming Increasingly Difficult in Modern Software Architecture?
  • Trend Insights: The Future of Observability Technology
  • How Does Dynamic Tracing Technology Break Through Abstraction Layers?
  • Use Case: Real-time Statistics of Plugin Resource Consumption in Production Kong Services
  • Conclusion

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 7 mins read

Traditional Methods vs. Dynamic Tracing: A Revolution in Efficiency and Control

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  • A Revolution in Efficiency and Control
  • Dynamic Tracing: X-Ray Vision for Your Systems
  • From Flame Graphs to System Panorama
  • Why Choose OpenResty XRay?
  • The Future of Observability: New Frontiers in Dynamic Tracing
  • A Revolution in Efficiency and Control
  • Dynamic Tracing: X-Ray Vision for Your Systems
  • From Flame Graphs to System Panorama
  • Why Choose OpenResty XRay?
  • The Future of Observability: New Frontiers in Dynamic Tracing

OpenResty XRay Aug 24, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Aug 24, 2026 9 mins read

Why is Dynamic Tracing Difficult to Implement? How Does OpenResty XRay Break Through?

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  • Why is Problem Troubleshooting Becoming Increasingly Difficult in Modern Software Architecture?
  • Trend Insights: The Future of Observability Technology
  • How Does Dynamic Tracing Technology Break Through Abstraction Layers?
  • Use Case: Real-time Statistics of Plugin Resource Consumption in Production Kong Services
  • Conclusion
  • Why is Problem Troubleshooting Becoming Increasingly Difficult in Modern Software Architecture?
  • Trend Insights: The Future of Observability Technology
  • How Does Dynamic Tracing Technology Break Through Abstraction Layers?
  • Use Case: Real-time Statistics of Plugin Resource Consumption in Production Kong Services
  • Conclusion

OpenResty XRay Jun 26, 2026

OpenResty XRay Updated Jun 26, 2026 5 mins read

Self-Optimization: The Performance Evolution of OpenResty XRay

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  • Challenges and Pain Points
  • OpenResty XRay’s Self-Analysis Process
  • Remarkable Optimization Results
  • Technical Insights and Business Value
  • Conclusion
  • Challenges and Pain Points
  • OpenResty XRay’s Self-Analysis Process
  • Remarkable Optimization Results
  • Technical Insights and Business Value
  • Conclusion
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