Overview
Explore practical techniques for enhancing the visual presentation and comprehension of observability data in this 26-minute conference talk from SREcon21. Learn how to apply centuries-old lessons from time-series data collection to modern dashboards and engineering presentations. Discover valuable insights from historical figures like Galileo, Charles Joseph Minard, and Edward Tufte to improve the credibility and information density of your telemetry visualizations. Gain actionable tips for avoiding common pitfalls and optimizing the transfer of complex metrics data. Whether you're an experienced Site Reliability Engineer or new to the field, acquire skills to immediately elevate your observability practices and create more effective engineering graphics.
Syllabus
SREcon21 - Improving Observability in Your Observability: Simple Tips for SREs
Taught by
USENIX