The importance of a well-designed observability stack
Why bother with a well-designed observability platform, and what does well-designed even mean? Let’s break it down. It’s not just about making things look nice and tidy; it’s about building something that works for you. A robust platform is like a trusty toolkit—resilient, scalable, efficient, and ready to tackle your organization’s unique challenges. A hastily put-together setup might leave you with a mess of data, while a thoughtfully planned one guides you to valuable insights. So, let’s dive into what makes an observability platform well designed and why you should care.
Note
We use the terms observability stack and platform interchangeably throughout this book.
Why does an observability stack need to be well designed?
An optimally structured and finely tuned observability stack is important for a multitude of reasons:
Figure 4.2 – Foundations...
