Observability - It's Not Just an Ops Thing

Explore the critical importance of observability in software engineering through this 52-minute conference talk by Charity Majors at NDC Conferences. Discover how instrumentation and monitoring are essential for understanding complex systems, regardless of your role. Learn practical strategies for implementing high-impact observability, including where to start, how to adapt as projects evolve, and the effective use of traces, events, and metrics. Gain insights into the differences in observability needs for monoliths, microservices, databases, and mobile/web applications. Understand how to avoid solution fragmentation that can create silos between teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to observability across your organization.