New Live Debugger purpose-built for developers and enterprises to secure production environments, optimize troubleshooting, and accelerate problem resolution
Dynatrace, the industry-leading AI-powered observability platform, announced impressive customer traction following the general availability of its Dynatrace Live Debugger. Initially launched in January 2025, Live Debugger stands as the first and only live debugging solution capable of simultaneously troubleshooting thousands of services in production—without disrupting running code—while boosting developer productivity through intuitive, self-service tools.
As enterprises adopt increasingly complex cloud and AI-driven application landscapes, traditional debugging methods struggle to keep pace. Dynatrace Live Debugger directly tackles this challenge by offering real-time, non-intrusive insights that accelerate troubleshooting and optimize performance monitoring across large-scale environments.
Early users like TELUS have experienced up to a 95% reduction in debugging time, making Live Debugger an essential tool for enterprises pushing the boundaries of innovation. Designed to support thousands of active instances and empower developer autonomy, Live Debugger is fully compatible with cloud and AI-native infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), RedHat OpenShift, and other major enterprise cloud ecosystems.
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Whether for cloud-native applications or complex AI workloads, Live Debugger delivers a scalable, intelligent solution that cuts costs, simplifies processes, and accelerates operations—enabling businesses to innovate at speed without sacrificing reliability.
Key Capabilities of Dynatrace Live Debugger:
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Instant Access to Code-Level Data: Obtain critical debugging information on demand without writing additional code or redeploying applications, eliminating prolonged debugging cycles. The tool integrates seamlessly with the Dynatrace platform, which enforces enterprise-grade privacy and security standards during live debugging.
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Non-Breaking Breakpoints: Analyze the complete state of applications—including variables and stack traces—without pausing or disrupting execution. This approach avoids performance degradation common with traditional debugging methods.
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Enterprise-Grade Scalability: Conduct live debugging across thousands of workload instances simultaneously, rapidly uncovering hidden issues and freeing developer time for innovation. With minimal impact on performance, Live Debugger runs unobtrusively in the background for thorough monitoring.
IDC analyst Adam Resnick commented, “Developers want modern tools that minimize the time they spend on debugging. Using traditional debugging is arduous, particularly when dealing with production problems. Dynatrace Live Debugger simplifies this process, making debugging and addressing critical application issues easier.”
Dana Harrison, Principal Site Reliability Engineer at TELUS, shared, “Before using Dynatrace Live Debugger, getting any information about a bug would involve adding log lines, going through deployment, and waiting for rollout. With Live Debugger, what used to take us 45 minutes now takes just 2 minutes—a 95% reduction in debugging time. This tool has helped redefine how we approach and resolve complex application bugs.”
Steve Tack, Chief Product Officer at Dynatrace, stated, “Dynatrace Live Debugger delivers game-changing productivity and insights for businesses managing increasingly complex cloud and AI workloads. By enabling real-time debugging with non-breaking breakpoints, we provide developers with the data they need to succeed while protecting application performance. We’re addressing a tremendous market opportunity, empowering developers with an experience built for the complex agentic AI environments of the future.”