How many pillars of observability can you fit on the head of a pin?
Read OriginalThe article critiques the concept of 'pillars of observability' as a misleading marketing term used to sell tools. It argues that the debate over what constitutes a 'pillar' (like profiling, cost, or errors) is non-technical. Instead, it advocates for focusing on the technical concept of 'signals' as defined by OpenTelemetry, such as traces, metrics, logs, and baggage, for effectively monitoring modern, complex systems.
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