Dev Interrupted Observability as a Success Catalyst | Momento’s Co-Founder & CTO Daniela Miao
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Oct 8, 2024 
In this discussion, Daniela Miao, co-founder and CTO of Momento, shares her journey from building DynamoDB at AWS to leading a real-time data infrastructure platform. She emphasizes the critical role of observability in accelerating development cycles and avoiding pitfalls in startups. Daniela dives into the strategic shift to Rust, discussing its benefits and the importance of team alignment and communication. She also offers insights on balancing technical projects with business goals and highlights essential metrics for effective system observability.
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Observability as an Afterthought
- Observability is often an afterthought for startups prioritizing rapid product development.
- Issues arise when scaling, leaving developers without visibility into the problems.
Balancing Speed and Observability
- Balance speed with observability; prioritize based on product maturity and risk.
- Establish minimum observability standards for every feature launch.
Observability as a Development Accelerator
- Observability improves development speed by providing feedback on product performance.
- It helps identify slowdowns and optimize performance in the next development cycle.