Enhancing Performance Measurement with Micrometer

This chapter explores the various types of meters used in application instrumentation, such as counters and gauges, and emphasizes the importance of performance measurement tools. It discusses the integration of enhanced metadata and exemplar support in Micrometer for better correlation and analysis of time series metrics, particularly in relation to Prometheus. The chapter also outlines upcoming features in Micrometer and Spring Boot, including improvements in monitoring and new capabilities for tracking SSL certificates and virtual threads.