apm-agent-java

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What is apm-agent-java?

A Java agent that uses bytecode manipulation to monitor JVM applications without requiring code changes. It captures performance metrics, distributed traces, and error logs for the Elastic Stack.

Tech Stack
JavaMonitoring & Logs

Why apm-agent-java?

  • No code changes needed
  • Supports many frameworks
  • Deep SQL visibility

Limitations

  • Increases startup time
  • Complex classloader issues
  • Requires APM Server
3/5/2026
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