How do I get alerted that an error happened in my application?

Hello,

It seems to me such a basic question, but I could not find a clear answer.

Before switching to Elixir, I was coding in PHP, where I use a global error handler. I am alerted for any error that might happen immediately.

PHP comes with functions such as set_error_handler and set_exception_handler that you can set in the bootstrap file. Any unexpected exception that might occur is handled by the function given to set_error_handler or set_exception_handler. From there I can log, send myself an email, sms, etc.
It’s as simple as that.

How can I be alerted for unexpected errors that happen in my Elixir application?

What is your strategy?

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Sentry is one of the choices you can make. Also check out NewRelic and HoneyBadger… aaaaand I forgot the others.

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