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Observability: the present and future, with Charity Majors

The Pragmatic Engineer

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Navigating Data Observability and SLOs

This chapter explores the complexities of cardinality in data observability and the challenges associated with high cardinality data. The discussion emphasizes the importance of implementing Service Level Objectives (SLOs) to improve performance management and reduce micromanagement in engineering teams, alongside the transformative role of OpenTelemetry in enhancing observability. Additionally, it reflects on the implications of custom data models and the essential steps teams should take early in the development process to boost their debugging capabilities.

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